Biography of Ephraim McDowell, M.D., "the father of ovariotomy" : with valuable scientific treatises and interesting monographs on ovariotomy, and eulogistic letters, and addresses by eminent members of the medical profession in Europe and America / by M.T. Valentine.

  • Valentine, M. T. (Mary Thompson)
Date:
1897
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Credit: Biography of Ephraim McDowell, M.D., "the father of ovariotomy" : with valuable scientific treatises and interesting monographs on ovariotomy, and eulogistic letters, and addresses by eminent members of the medical profession in Europe and America / by M.T. Valentine. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    showing a readiness to recognize and admire superior genius in our ranks, and hold it up for imitation and encouragement, will certainly meet the approbation of every lover of the science of medicine. For a number of years I enjoyed the rare privilege of an intimate friendship with Dr. John D. Jackson, of Danville, the originator of the project to have the medical profession of America erect a becoming monument to Ken- tucky's—yes, to America's great surgeon, Dr. Ephraim McDowell, of Danville, Kentucky, who had the genius to devise and the courage to execute, almost without assistance, the for- midable operation of ovariotomy in your town. Well do I remember the enthusiasm of Dr. Jackson when commenting upon this splendid operation, which has added greater security to the life of woman, rendered its originator's name imperishable, elevated the character of medicine everywhere, and given fame to Ame- rican surgery throughout the civilized world. Ovariotomy deserves to rank as one of the four greatest discoveries in the progess of medical science, along with the circulation of the blood, vaccination, and anaesthetics. Besides my enforced absence I have but one