The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 35, 570-574, Copyright © 1983 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Trendelenburg's classic work on the operative treatment of pulmonary embolism
DC Sabiston Jr
The experimental and clinical observations of Trendelenburg in the
operative treatment of pulmonary embolism represent a landmark in the
history of surgery. The original reports of his carefully planned and
performed studies in the experimental laboratory are reviewed, along with
the unusually cogent clinical descriptions of this master surgeon.
Trendelenburg's impressive grasp of the fundamental aspects of the
pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism emphasizes the importance of a close
analysis of the original communications in order to appreciate these facts
fully.