August Gottlieb Richter
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August Gottlieb Richter was a German surgeon
who was born in Zörbig
, Saxony-Anhalt
. He received his doctorate from Göttingen
in 1764, and spent most of his career in Göttingen as a professor and surgeon. In 1771 he was appointed professor ordinarius (full professor).
Among his better known writings was a seven volume work on surgery called Anfangsgründe der Wundarzneikunst. From 1771 until 1797 he was editor of the surgical journal, Chiurgische Bibliothek. Richter did extensive research in the field of ophthalmology
, and in 1773 published an influential treatise on cataract extraction
titled Abhandlung von der Ausziehung des grauen Stars.
The eponymous "Richter's hernia
" was first described by him. This disorder is a strangulated hernia in which only part of the circumference of the bowel wall is affected. With this type of hernia there is an absence of intestinal blockage.
In 1774, Richter was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
.
Surgeon
In medicine, a surgeon is a specialist in surgery. Surgery is a broad category of invasive medical treatment that involves the cutting of a body, whether human or animal, for a specific reason such as the removal of diseased tissue or to repair a tear or breakage...
who was born in Zörbig
Zörbig
' is a town in the district of Anhalt-Bitterfeld in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated approx. 15 km west of Bitterfeld, and 20 km northeast of Halle . Zörbig is well-known for its molasses made from sugar beets....
, Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt is a landlocked state of Germany. Its capital is Magdeburg and it is surrounded by the German states of Lower Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony, and Thuringia.Saxony-Anhalt covers an area of...
. He received his doctorate from Göttingen
Göttingen
Göttingen is a university town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Göttingen. The Leine river runs through the town. In 2006 the population was 129,686.-General information:...
in 1764, and spent most of his career in Göttingen as a professor and surgeon. In 1771 he was appointed professor ordinarius (full professor).
Among his better known writings was a seven volume work on surgery called Anfangsgründe der Wundarzneikunst. From 1771 until 1797 he was editor of the surgical journal, Chiurgische Bibliothek. Richter did extensive research in the field of ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems...
, and in 1773 published an influential treatise on cataract extraction
Cataract surgery
Cataract surgery is the removal of the natural lens of the eye that has developed an opacification, which is referred to as a cataract. Metabolic changes of the crystalline lens fibers over time lead to the development of the cataract and loss of transparency, causing impairment or loss of vision...
titled Abhandlung von der Ausziehung des grauen Stars.
The eponymous "Richter's hernia
Richter's hernia
A Richter's hernia occurs when the antemesenteric wall of the intestine protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall. If such a herniation becomes necrotic and is subsequently reduced during hernia repair, perforation and peritonitis may result. A Richter's hernia can result in strangulation...
" was first described by him. This disorder is a strangulated hernia in which only part of the circumference of the bowel wall is affected. With this type of hernia there is an absence of intestinal blockage.
In 1774, Richter was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences or Kungliga Vetenskapsakademien is one of the Royal Academies of Sweden. The Academy is an independent, non-governmental scientific organization which acts to promote the sciences, primarily the natural sciences and mathematics.The Academy was founded on 2...
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