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Isaac Anderson dissertation on fistula lacrymalis

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/016

Scope and Contents

Anderson attacks the current understanding of fistula lacrymalis, describes the anatomy and physiology of the tear ducts, and advises opening the sac for relief. Two cases (dated May, 1831) are used for illustration.

Dates

  • circa 1830s

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Isaac W. Anderson of Philadelphia was born in 1795. He received his M.D. from Jefferson Medical College in 1835. Anderson died on 25 Aug. 1865.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Small collections

Subjects

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Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Issac Anderson dissertation on fistula lacrymalis
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Repository Details

Repository Details

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