Wilhelm Ebstein and the History of Surgery for Ebstein's Disease

Abstract

In the mirror of the life-story of Wilhelm Ebstein, the discovery of “Ebstein's Disease” is presented. The readers are guided through the individual stages of the development of surgical treatment of the condition.

Keywords

history - surgery/incisions - tricuspid valve - education - all levels - infant

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