James Henderson Nicoll | |
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 James Nicoll | |
| Born | 30 September 1863 |
| Died | 15 August 1921 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | University of Glasgow |
| Known for | "Father of day surgery" |
| Awards | Legion of Honour |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Surgery |
| Institutions | Western Infirmary, Anderson's University |
James Henderson Nicoll FRCS(G), JP (30 September 1863 – 15 August 1921) was a Scottish paediatric surgeon[1] and professor of surgery at Anderson's University.[2] He was a pioneer of pediatrics, particularly regarding the care of children both in the hospital and after discharge.[2] Nicoll was most notable for developing a surgical cure for pyloric stenosis and outpatient care of children with spina bifida,[3] and was known as the "father of day surgery".[4]
- ^ "Dr James Henderson Nicoll". Mackintosh Architecture. The Hunterian, University of Glasgow. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ a b Young, D.G.; Carachi, R. (April 2006). "James H Nicoll, MB, CM Glasg, FRFPS Glasg. Legion of Honour France, father of day surgery" (pdf). Scottish Medical Journal. 51 (1): 48–50. doi:10.1258/rsmsmj.51.1.48. PMID 16562427. S2CID 33569603. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ Willetts, IE (July 1997). "James H Nicoll: pioneer paediatric surgeon". Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 79 (4 (Supp)): 164–167. PMID 9496166.
- ^ John G. Raffensperger, M.D. (8 March 2012). Children's Surgery: A Worldwide History. McFarland. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-7864-9048-6. Retrieved 11 July 2018.