Chevalier Jackson

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Chevalier Jackson

Chevalier Jackson (pronounced: sheh-vuh-leer jacks-uhn) was a prominent American laryngologist and bronchoscopist known for his pioneering work in endoscopy. The term "Chevalier Jackson" is derived from the French word "chevalier" meaning "knight", and the English surname "Jackson".

Early Life and Education

Chevalier Jackson was born on November 4, 1865, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pennsylvania where he received his medical degree in 1886.

Career

Jackson is best known for his work in the field of laryngology and bronchoscopy. He developed many of the modern techniques and tools used in bronchoscopy and laryngoscopy, including the rigid bronchoscope. His work has greatly influenced the fields of otolaryngology and pulmonology.

Legacy

Jackson's contributions to medicine have been widely recognized. The Chevalier Jackson Foreign Body Collection at the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia is named in his honor. This collection contains over 2,000 objects that Jackson removed from patients' airways.

Related Terms

  • Laryngology: The branch of medicine that deals with disorders, diseases and injuries of the vocal apparatus, especially the larynx.
  • Bronchoscopy: A procedure that looks inside the lung airways, checking for blockages or abnormalities.
  • Otolaryngology: A surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck.
  • Pulmonology: A medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.

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