Johann Friedrich Dieffenbach (1792-1847) pioneer in oral maxillofacial surgery.
After Carl Ferdinand von Graefe laid down the principles of rhinoplasty and related operations it was Johann Friedrich Dieffenbach (1792-1847) who became a pioneer of plastic surgery in the 19th century. His biography and scientific work with emphasis on craniofacial surgery are presented in this article on the history of medicine.
Knoener
Wibke
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Department of Urology, Hannover Medical School, Germany.
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Dirk
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D005858:Germany; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000266:history*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000266:history