Hunter Holmes McGuire and the coffee pot spout procedure Journal Article
| Author: | Herr, H. W. |
| Article Title: | Hunter Holmes McGuire and the coffee pot spout procedure |
| Abstract: | Purpose: Hunter Holmes McGuire (1835 to 1900) was a Confederate surgeon who made a unique contribution to urology. Materials and Methods: Articles and lectures published by Doctor McGuire were reviewed pertaining to his experience treating diseases of the bladder and prostate. Results: Treatment of the enlarged prostate toward the end of the 19th century was unsatisfactory and morbid. Doctor McGuire devised a new procedure he called the artificial urethra, in essence creating the first continent cutaneous vesicostomy, by which patients could void with good control. Conclusions: Dr. Hunter McGuire is remembered for his unique contributions to medicine, surgery and urology. © 2007 American Urological Association. |
| Keywords: | surgical technique; morbidity; history; history, 20th century; urology; history, 19th century; career; urologic surgical procedures; prostate hypertrophy; prostatic hyperplasia; bladder surgery; prosthesis; urethra; prostate surgery; micturition; virginia; artificial organ; artificial organs; cystostomy; artificial urethra; portraits |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Urology |
| Volume: | 177 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 0022-5347 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2007-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 1250 |
| End Page: | 1253 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.juro.2006.11.041 |
| PUBMED: | 17382699 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 1" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: JOURA" - "Source: Scopus" |
