JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ancient literature on surgical scalpels, the Occam's razor theory.

  • Published In: British Journal of Surgery, 2025, v. 112, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Daoulas, Thomas; Pardon-Labonnelie, Muriel 3 of 3

Abstract

The article in the British Journal of Surgery explores ancient literature on surgical scalpels and the Occam's razor theory. It discusses the design and materials of ancient scalpels, highlighting the common use of steel blades and bronze handles. The text also delves into specific scalpels mentioned in ancient literature, questioning whether they were truly different from standard scalpels or simply variations of the same tool. The study emphasizes the need for caution when interpreting the multitude of blades described in ancient texts, suggesting that simpler hypotheses are more likely. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Surgery. 2025/02, Vol. 112, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0007-1323
  • DOI:10.1093/bjs/znaf023
  • Accession Number:183847543
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of British Journal of Surgery is the property of Oxford University Press / USA and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.