Galen’s contribution to Head and Neck Surgery

Publication date: Available online 6 February 2017
Source:Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): Panagiotis Stathopoulos
The historical significance of Galen has always been very high and his works exerted a profound influence on medical thought for over 1300 years. This may be the main reason why his surgical expertise is often neglected. This brief study focuses on the contribution of the distinguished physician to head and neck surgery and it demonstrates that Galen's surgical experience is well documented in his work.



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