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He was born at [[Pierre-Buffière]], [[Limousin (region)|Limousin]]. |
He was born at [[Pierre-Buffière]], [[Limousin (region)|Limousin]]. |
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He studied [[medicine]] in [[Paris]] at the newly established École de Médecine, and was appointed by competition prosector when only eighteen years of age. His early studies were directed chiefly to anatomical [[pathology]]. In 1803 he was appointed assistant-surgeon at the [[Hôtel-Dieu]], and in 1811 professor of operative [[surgery]] in succession to R. B. Sabatier. In 1816 he was appointed to the chair of clinical surgery, and became head surgeon at the Hôtel-Dieu. |
He studied [[medicine]] in [[Paris]] at the newly established École de Médecine, and was appointed by competition prosector when only eighteen years of age. His early studies were directed chiefly to anatomical [[pathology]]. In 1803 he was appointed assistant-surgeon at the [[Hôtel-Dieu]], and in 1811 professor of operative [[surgery]] in succession to R. B. Sabatier. In 1816 he was appointed to the chair of clinical surgery, and became head surgeon at the Hôtel-Dieu. He held that post for 20 years. |
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== Energy and industry == |
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Guillaume Dupuytren, Baron (October 5, 1777 - February 8, 1835) was a French anatomist and military surgeon. Although he gained much esteem for treating Napoleon Bonaparte's piles, he is best known for the Dupuytren's contracture named after him and which he described in 1831.
Birth and education
He was born at Pierre-Buffière, Limousin.
He studied medicine in Paris at the newly established École de Médecine, and was appointed by competition prosector when only eighteen years of age. His early studies were directed chiefly to anatomical pathology. In 1803 he was appointed assistant-surgeon at the Hôtel-Dieu, and in 1811 professor of operative surgery in succession to R. B. Sabatier. In 1816 he was appointed to the chair of clinical surgery, and became head surgeon at the Hôtel-Dieu. He held that post for 20 years.
Energy and industry
Dupuytren's energy and industry were alike remarkable. He visited the Hôtel-Dieu morning and evening, performing at each time several operations, lectured to vast throngs of students, gave advice to his outpatients, and fulfilled the duties consequent upon one of the largest practices of modern times. By his indefatigable activity he amassed a fortune, the bulk of which he bequeathed to his daughter, with the deduction of considerable sums for the endowment of the anatomical chair in the École de Médecine, and the establishment of a benevolent institution for distressed physicians. The most important of Dupuytren's writings is his Treatise on Artificial Anus, in which he applied the principles laid down by John Hunter. In his operations he was remarkable for his skill and dexterity, and for his great readiness of resource.
He died in Paris, and there with his bequest established the Musée Dupuytren.
See also
External links
- Dupuytren's Contracture. Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
- Baron Guillaume Dupuytren. WhoNamedIt.
- Baron Guillaume Dupuytren History of Surgeons - surgeons.org.uk
- Surgeon Guillaume Dupuytren. Information on Guillaume Dupuytren and treatments for Dupuytren's Contracture.
Source
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
