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| Author: | Pepper, William |
| Year: | 1935 |
| Title: | Dr. Jessee Bennett and the First Successful Cesarean Operation in America |
| Journal: | The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle |
| Volume: | 38 |
| Pages: | 68-73 |
| Keywords: | 1. Bennett, Jessee, 1769-1842. 2. Cesarean section. |
| Abstract: | This is mostly a reprint from an article in the Virginia Medical Monthly by Joseph L. Miller. It contains reference to a book on the "Cesarean Operation" published in 1801 that reports the Bennett operation (of 1794). Bennett reportedly autographed the copy used by Miller. |
| Location: | JMU |