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The Sushruta

Episode 1 of 5

4 Extra Debut. Surgeon Iain Hutchison discovers that techniques to reconstruct the nose date from the third century BC in South Asia. From September 2009.

Four scientists look back to their ancient forebears.

In the first programme, Iain Hutchison, Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, discovers that the nasal reconstructive techniques he uses today date back to third century BC in South Asia. A school of surgery - The Sushruta - grew up on the banks of the river Ganges to help victims of punishment who'd had their noses sliced off.

15 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Jul 2024 09:30

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  • Mon 8 Jul 2024 09:30