title: [History of thoracic surgery: since the early 20th century to the sixties].
abstract: The authors give an outline of the history of chest surgery during the 20th century. It was the period when methodology of the procedures for treatment of the respiratory system was mastered. The authors point out the issue of development of the particular procedures which have become a part of daily surgical practice despite all the initial troubles.
authors.affiliation: I. chirurgicka klinika LF UP a FN Olomouc, prednosta. bohanest@gmail.com
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bohanes
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Szkorupa
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000266:history*