EPISODE · Dec 11, 2018 · 17 MIN
Episode 75 - Percivall Pott and the Chimney Sweep's Cancer
from Legends of Surgery
In this episode, we'll cover the life of the 18th century English surgeon, Percivall Pott. This includes some of the numerous disorders named after him, and covers the first description of an association between an occupational exposure and cancer, which would lead to significant social change. And of course, we'll take some detours, including covering the origin story of the London Hospital St. Bartholomew's, and more!
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