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The Sushruta

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4 Extra Debut. Surgeon Iain Hutchison discovers that techniques to reconstruct the nose date from third century BC in South Asia. From 2009.

Five scientists look back to their ancient forebears and examine how much of that early knowledge still stands the test of time.

Iain Hutchison, Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, discovers that the nasal reconstructive techniques he uses today date back to third century BC in South Asia.

A school of surgery - The Sushruta - grew up on the banks of the river Ganges to help victims of punishment who'd had their noses sliced off.

Producer: Erika Wright

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009

13 minutes

Last on

Tue 16 Apr 201902:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 7 Sep 200915:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 20 Jul 201021:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 15 Apr 201914:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 16 Apr 201902:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra