Abstract
Herbert Snow (1847-1930), a London surgeon with a particular interest in melanoma, was a controversial proponent of anticipatory gland excision well before acceptance of elective lymph node dissections. This article describes the work of Snow within a wider historical context.
Publication types
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Biography
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Historical Article
MeSH terms
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Elective Surgical Procedures / history*
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History, 19th Century
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History, 20th Century
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Humans
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Lymph Node Excision / history*
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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Medical Oncology / history
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Melanoma / history*
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Melanoma / pathology
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Melanoma / surgery*
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Skin Neoplasms / history*
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Skin Neoplasms / pathology
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Skin Neoplasms / surgery*