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The Facemaker with Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris (#histmedconsultservice)

Bedside Rounds by Adam Rodman

Jun 7, 202251:55Science & Medicine

Modern plastic surgery was born out of the horrors of trench warfare in World War I. In this episode, Adam interviews historian Lindsey Fitzharris about her new book The Facemaker, about the life of surgeon Harold Gillie...

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