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Bone Graft Surgery
Surgical pioneer Sir William Macewen performed the first bone graft and developed the technique of lung removal. He also performed the first successful intracranial surgery using the focal epileptic signs to remove a tumour. Sir William was a student of Lister, and introduced the practice of wearing white coats during surgery.For more information: Visit the archives of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde website.
Image courtesy of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
