Chevalier Jackson
American physician (1865-1958) · United States · On the map · Doctors · Died at 92
Chevalier Quixote Jackson was an American physician and pioneer in laryngology. He developed an esophagoscope in 1890 and a bronchoscope in 1899 that were major advances in the technology. He removed over 2,300 inhaled or swallowed items non-surgically from patients.
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His work in endoscopy and bronchoscopy resulted in improvements in the outcome for foreign body aspiration from a 98% mortality rate to a 98% survival rate.
Country
United States
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1865 to 1958 · aged 92
