Naslov
The gyneacological-obstetrical practice of the renaissance physician Amatus Lusitanus (Dubrovnik, 1555-1557)

Autori
Bačić, Jurica ; Vilović, Katarina ; Bačić Baronica, Koraljka

Izvornik
European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Biology (0301-2115) 104 (2002), 2; 180-185

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
gynaecological-obstetrical causation; 16th century; renaissance physician Amatus; Dubrovnik

Sažetak
A gyneacological-obsterical causation review in Dubrovnik from 1555 to 1557. Extract from the book "Curationum Medicinalium Centuriae V et VI" Amatus Lusitanus. A through life and work archive study of Amatus Lusitianus has been made and, for this review, extracted his gynaecological-obsterical causation observation and annotations. Amatus Lusitanus was an undisputed, reputable and respected medical figure during the mid 16th century. He decisively focused on intern medicine, incorporating the gynaecological-obsterical field. His work and skill, most assuredly, contributed to the better comprehension, acknowledgment and reputation of the gyneacological-obstetrical practice, thus leaving repute and respect in medical history latitude. All these cases occurred in Dubrovnik during 1555-1557 and amatus is assuredly an excelent observer and exactist, extracting the "relevant from the non-relevant" even in Dubrovnik s gynaecological-obstetrical daily happenings. He thoughtfully concludes his inability to remedy a malignant, advanced illness of the uterus, presumes an utero-vesico-intestinal fistula and openly speaks of medical ineptness of this causation. Proud of his invention in treating "contracted nipples" ; correct in his advice and recommmendations of "long and difficult births". Impartial in his perception pf puerperal sepsis and its unfavourable pathology outcome. His description of "hormone insufficiency" is concise and precise ; thepreferred procedure in an "abortus in tractu" is purposeful and meaningful. He closely works with other physiciansliving and worcing in Dubrovnik ; conscientiously directing surgeons in procedures of stillborn chid births. He explains and treats psychosexual disturbances "without fault" and in concurrence with, not only, the contemporary knowlege of such sexual disturbances, but also in concurrence with contemporary psychiatric procedures that, even today, are applied in such pathology tretament.

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Engleski

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