Jan Mikulicz-Radecki (1850-1905): his impact on modern medicine

Abstract Jan Mikulicz-Radecki (1850-1905) was the cofounder of modern surgery, aseptic techniques,and the inventor of gastroscopy, but his professional accomplishments go far beyond the field of surgical treatment. Various medical achievements are named in his honor, including the name of the cells that he discovered in rhinoscleroma, the name of Mikulicz disease, and the name of an ointment that he developed and continues to be used in the treatment of wounds and ulcers in surgery and dermatology. Noteworthy are also his interdisciplinary approach towards diagnosis and treatment, and his cordial attitude towards his patients.