Henri Hartmann and his operation
Alex Hotouras
Corresponding address: Dr Alex Hotouras,
Department of General Surgery,
Grantham and District Hospital,
Grantham,
Lincs, UK.
E-mail: alex007@doctors.org.uk
Abstract
Hartmann's procedure, first described by the French surgeon Henri Albert Hartmann in 1921, is one of the most commonly performed operations. This paper examines the history behind this operation and assesses its significance in modern surgical practice.
Key words
Henri Hartmann; Hartmann's procedure.
