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Rainsford Mowlem (1902–1986): an unsung father of reconstructive surgery

Author: Kavit Amin

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Very little has been documented about the contribution of Rainsford Mowlem to plastic and reconstructive surgery, a well-respected and innovative surgeon. His era was dominated by key figureheads such as Sir Harold Gillies and Sir Archibald McIndoe, pioneers of the specialty during the pre- and post-war period. This short article is a commemoration of his work to appreciate the contribution to an ever evolving specialty.

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Title: Rainsford Mowlem (1902–1986): an unsung father of reconstructive surgery
Author: Kavit Amin
Publication date: 01-01-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-011-0603-0

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