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- Title
Joseph Murray (1919-2012): First transplant surgeon.
- Authors
Siang Yong Tan; Merchant, Jason; Tan, Siang Yong
- Abstract
The article offers information on the work and life of first transplant surgeon Joseph Murray. Topics discussed include he was the first surgeon to successfully perform renal transplantation, in identical twins, in non-identical twins and, using a cadaveric donor; and mentions Murray's first exposure to the field of reconstructive surgery led him to marvel at how relatively simple surgeries could have a profound impact on a person's life.
- Subjects
MEDICAL sciences; TRANSPLANTATION of organs, tissues, etc.; HISTORY of science; KIDNEY transplantation; SKIN grafting; PLASTIC surgery; TOTAL body irradiation
- Publication
Singapore Medical Journal, 2019, Vol 60, Issue 4, p162
- ISSN
0037-5675
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.11622/smedj.2019032