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The influence of military surgeons in the development of vascular surgery

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  • 1Ministry of Defence Hospital Unit, Camberley, Surrey.

Surgical attention to major blood vessels has been necessary for as long as man has been involved in armed combat. A brief resume of the history of vascular surgery is outlined with special reference to the contribution made by the military surgeon in battle. The role of modern specialist techniques in vascular injuries in present day operations will be briefly discussed.

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