George B. Markle IV
George Bushar Markle IV (1921-1999) was an American surgeon
Surgically trained at the Mayo Clinic. Diplomate American Board Surgery. Former Chief of surgery at Fort Monroe and Carlsbad Regional Medical Center
Many and varied career. Author of three successful self-help books; two novels of historical fiction; and one of science fiction. Recipient of the Distinguished Service award, Junior Chamber of Commerce (1956). Panelist on Voice of America (1994). Member of the Eddy County Central Republican Committee and Candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives in 1996.
Eponymously remembered for his 1973 description of Markle sign as a clinical examination test for appendicitis
Biography
- Born on October 19, 1921 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States
- 1943 – Bachelor of Science, Yale University
- 1946 – Doctor of Medicine, University Pennsylvania
- 1949-1952 Surgical fellow, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- 1952-1954 Chief of surgery, United States Army Hospital, Fort Monroe, Virginia
- 1954-1994 Carlsbad Regional Medical Center, New Mexico
- 1956 – Distinguished Service award Junior Chamber of Commerce
- 1986 – Board fo Regents of the United States section of the International College of Surgeons
- 1996 – Candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives
- Died on October 1, 1999 in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Medical Eponyms
Markle Sign (1973)
The Markle Sign, Markle Test or Heel Drop Jarring Test is elicited in patients with intraperitoneal inflammation by having a patient stand on his or her toes and suddenly dropping down onto the heels with an audible thump.
The patient is asked to stand knees straight, with or without shoes. The clinician faces him and asks the patient to do as he does. The clinician stands on his toes for a few seconds and, relaxing suddenly, comes down with his full weight upon his heels with a definite thump. The unsuspecting patient does likewise and may be quite surprised to feel a definite pain wherever there is inflammation in the abdomen. Not only can he tell you, usually quite positively, if there is pain, but also he can tell just where the pain is most severe.
Markle 1973
Major Publications
- Markle IV, GB. Ill Health and Other Foolishness. 1966
- Markle IV, GB. How to Stay Healthy All Your Life. 1968
- Markle GB. A simple test for intraperitoneal inflammation. The American Journal of Surgery. 1973; 125(6): 721-722
- Markle GB. Heel-Drop Jarring Test for Appendicitis. Arch Surg. 1985; 120(2): 243.
- Markle IV, GB. The Teka Stone. 1982
- Markle IV, GB. How to Be Healthy Wealthy and Wise and Have Time to Enjoy It. 1991
- Markle IV, GB. Donna’s StoryThe Tragedy of Alzheimer’s Disease. 1991
- Markle IV, GB. Beyond Ophir. 1998
References
Biography
- Dr Markle named to College of Surgeons Board of Regents. Carlsbad Current-Argus (Carlsbad, New Mexico) · 30 Mar 1986, Sun · Page 23
- Obituaries. Dr. George Bushar Markle IV, dies. Hazelton Standard-Speaker. October 13. 1999
- Bibliography. Markle, George B. WorldCat Identities
Eponymous terms
- McKennedy C. Markle Test – Eponym A Day. Instagram
- Eponymythology: Appendicitis eponymous signs. LITFL
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MBBS BSc (Hons), Imperial College London. Emergency trainee with an interest in research and all things surgical