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Memoir On The Radical Cure Of Stuttering, By A Surgical Operation (1841)

Memoir On The Radical Cure Of Stuttering, By A Surgical Operation (1841)

Dieffenbach, Johann Friedrich
Travers, Joseph

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ISBN10: 1165466627
ISBN13: 9781165466627
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoir On The Radical Cure Of Stuttering, By A Surgical Operation is a book written by Johann Friedrich Dieffenbach and first published in 1841. The book is a memoir that details Dieffenbach's experiences with performing a surgical operation to cure stuttering in patients. Dieffenbach was a German surgeon who became interested in the treatment of stuttering after observing the condition in several patients. He developed a surgical procedure that involved cutting the muscles responsible for speech and then reattaching them in a way that would prevent stuttering. In the book, Dieffenbach describes the surgical procedure in detail, including the tools and techniques he used. He also provides case studies of patients who underwent the procedure and their outcomes. The book was controversial at the time of its publication, with some critics questioning the ethics of performing such a radical surgery on a person's ability to speak. However, it was also praised by some as a groundbreaking treatment for a condition that was poorly understood and often stigmatized. Overall, Memoir On The Radical Cure Of Stuttering, By A Surgical Operation provides a unique perspective on the history of medical treatments for stuttering and the evolution of surgical techniques in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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