Background: Antonio Scarpa (1752-1832) is generally remembered for his discoveries in the field of anatomy, but he also provided some important contributions to the history of surgery. Methods: We analyzed main treatises written by Scarpa, highlighting how he contributed to the development of modern surgery. Results: Scarpa made great innovations in three branches of surgery: abdominal surgery (hernia), orthopedics (clubfoot) and vascular surgery (aneurism). Furthermore, he contributed to the birth of modern ophthalmology.
Ferretti, C., Stroppa, D., Riva, M. (2023). Antonio Scarpa (1752-1832): His Contribution to the History of Surgery. SURGICAL INNOVATION, 30(5 (5, October 2023)), 622-624 [10.1177/15533506221149774].
Antonio Scarpa (1752-1832): His Contribution to the History of Surgery
Ferretti, CeciliaPrimo
;Riva, Michele Augusto
Ultimo
2023
Abstract
Background: Antonio Scarpa (1752-1832) is generally remembered for his discoveries in the field of anatomy, but he also provided some important contributions to the history of surgery. Methods: We analyzed main treatises written by Scarpa, highlighting how he contributed to the development of modern surgery. Results: Scarpa made great innovations in three branches of surgery: abdominal surgery (hernia), orthopedics (clubfoot) and vascular surgery (aneurism). Furthermore, he contributed to the birth of modern ophthalmology.
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