title: The life of Carl Beck and an important interval with Alexis Carrel.
abstract: Carl Beck was a surgeon associated with the University of Illinois College of Medicine between 1898 and 1917. With Alexis Carrel, Beck developed an operation that used the stomach for replacement of the esophagus. Beck had an illustrious career and a close personal and professional relationship with Carrel.
mesh_terms: D013502:General Surgery / Q000266:history; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D014481:United States