Case of osteo-sarcoma of both jaws : in which amputation at the joint was effected, and very considerable portions of each bone were removed by operation / by William Hetling.
- Hetling, William.
- Date:
- [1833?]
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: Case of osteo-sarcoma of both jaws : in which amputation at the joint was effected, and very considerable portions of each bone were removed by operation / by William Hetling. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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