On diseases of the throat and windpipe, as reflected by the laryngoscope : a complete manual upon their diagnosis and treatment / by George Duncan Gibb.

Date:
1864
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Credit: On diseases of the throat and windpipe, as reflected by the laryngoscope : a complete manual upon their diagnosis and treatment / by George Duncan Gibb. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Lately published, 8t;o, price 2s. 6d. OH THE DISEASES AND INJURIES OF THE HYOIB OE TONGUE-BONE. EMBELLISHED WITH NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS. We know of no such collection of facts bearing upon the organ in question as is here afforded us, and it cannot but be of value both to the pathologist and medical practitioner, by calling their attention to the morbid conditions of the part. Dr. Gibb's talent and industry must commend themselves to every candid reader; and the information he has here collected w^ill assist materially in the diagnosis of difficult cases. We shall gladly w^elcome further contributions upon the pathology of the throat from so able an investigator.—The Lancet. If any man has a right to the title of ' Speciahst,' in its best sense, Dr. Gibb may claim the hyoid ))one and parts adjacent as his own special province. We can truly say, that no library is complete without Dr. Gibb's unpretending little book, since the most voluminous systematic works would be searched in vain for the unique information it contains.—Medical Times. In this ' opusculum' attention is drawn to a corner of the pathological domain which, as Dr. Gibb rightly observes, has been too much neglected. We hope that the attention given by the author to that little appendage of our most ' unruly member,' the hyoid bone, will have the effect of directing observers to the closer consideration of its pathological conditions.—Brit, and For. Med.- Chir. Review. The entire style of his essay bears witness to the manner in which he pur- sued his studies, as well as to his habits of observation and descriptive powers. We sincerely recommend it to the attention of the profession, who will find it a strik- ing contrast to much of the book-making going on at the present time.—Dublin Medical Press. Dr. Gibb has made a very complete monograph on a subject novel in its entirety, though not altogether unknown in some of its details. The work evi- dences great industry on the part of the author ; and will, no doubt, if carefully studied, fulfil the object with which it has been written—that of increasing accuracy of diagnosis.—British Medical Journal. Dr. Gibb has made for himself such a reputation for careful observation on diseases connected with the throat and air-passages, that those who have not had the advantage of reading his views, will now gladly avail themselves of this very useful little book. There is much of novelty in what he has written, and a great deal, moreover, of considerable practical value.—London Medical Review. Great credit is unquestionably due to Dr. Gibb for the industry which he has displayed in the collection of cases of injury of this bone. We must say that every surgeon who can obtain a copy will rise from its perusal with the reflection, that Dr. Gibb has effected a decided advance in the progress of our surgical and pathological knowledge.—British American Med. Journal. The cases given are very curious and interesting, and show that the author has bestowed great pains on the subject. We recommend a perusal of the book by those who wish to gain useful information, and can assure them that they will not regret the time thus spent.—Medical Circular. LONDON: JOHN CHURCHILL & SONS, NEW BURLINGTON STREET.