William Osler Abbott
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| William Osler Abbott | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 July 1902 New Bedford, Massachusetts |
| Died | 10 September 1943 (Age 41) |
| Nationality | American |
| Fields | Medicine |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Known for | Miller-Abbott tube, Abbott Rawson tube |
William Osler Abbott (1902 – 1943) was a United States physician, son of Dr. Alexander C. Abbott and Georgina Osler. His most notable contribution to the field of medicine was his part in the development of the Miller-Abbott tube, used in decompression and stenting of the small intestine, alongside Thomas Grier Miller, and also for devising the Abbot Rawson tube. Abbot received his MD in 1928 from the University of Pennsylvania. He died of myelogenous leukemia in Waquoit, Massachusetts on September 10, 1943.[1]
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