Not just an appendix: Sir Frederick Treves

Arch Dis Child. 2003 Jun;88(6):549-52. doi: 10.1136/adc.88.6.549.

Abstract

The history of the anatomy and surgery of the appendix is a beautiful chapter in medical education, and we appreciate the role of Sir Frederick Treves in its development.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Appendectomy / history*
  • Appendicitis / history*
  • Appendicitis / surgery
  • Appendix / anatomy & histology
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • United Kingdom

Personal name as subject

  • Frederick Treves