Thomas, Vivien
1910-1985 · Contribution: 1940s
Surgical technician and researcher
Surgical technique development for treating 'blue baby syndrome'
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1910, New Iberia, Louisiana
- Active since
- 1930
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- Developing the surgery for 'blue baby syndrome'
Impact on the world
Thomas's techniques made it possible to save the lives of infants born with a fatal heart defect, and helped launch the modern era of cardiac surgery.
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Johns Hopkins Chesney Medical Archives
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