In early 1867, Lister began writing the compound fracture case histories of his experiments with carbolic acid as a new paper, the first to describe his new technique of antiseptics. Titled On a New Method of treating Compound Fracture, Abscess, Etc., with Observations on the Conditions of Suppuration the paper was published in The Lancet in five instalments between March and July 1867. The first appeared on 10 March 1867. The paper was divided into a main section dealing with compound fractures, and a short note on the treatment of abscesses.
In early 1867, Lister began writing the compound fracture case histories of his experiments with carbolic acid as a new paper, the first to .describe his new technique of antiseptics. Titled On a New Method of treating Compound Fracture, Abscess, Etc., with Observations on the Conditions of Suppuration the paper was published in The Lancet in five instalments between March and July 1867 The first appeared on 10 March 1867. The paper was divided into a main section dealing with compound fractures, and a short note on the treatment of abscesses.