March 31 – On This Day in Medical History

Medical milestones, landmark publications, and notable births and deaths associated with March 31.

Events

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Births

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Deaths

1960Fernand Cathelin (1873–1960), French urologist; pioneered caudal epidural anaesthesia; designed the urine-divider and air cystoscope.


Further reading

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