An account and method of cure of the bronchocele, or, Derby-neck : with some reasons attempted, for considering the bronchocele and dropsy of the ovarium, as kindred diseases, and a plate accurately engraved, representing the figure of the disease / by Thomas Prosser.

  • Prosser, Thomas (Civil engineer)
Date:
1782
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: An account and method of cure of the bronchocele, or, Derby-neck : with some reasons attempted, for considering the bronchocele and dropsy of the ovarium, as kindred diseases, and a plate accurately engraved, representing the figure of the disease / by Thomas Prosser. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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