Professor Catedrático da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto António Braga: na vanguarda da Cirurgia Vascular em Portugal

Abstract

Introduction António Fernandes de Oliveira Barbosa Ribeiro Braga was born on June 10, 1931, in Ramalde, Porto. He was a renowned Vascular Surgeon, having founded the Angiology and Vascular Surgery Service at "Hospital de São João" and been a Full Professor at the "Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto". Methods Information was obtained through consultation of the Library of the "Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto", the Archive of the "Hospital de São João" and the Archive of the "Reitoria da Universidade do Porto". Interviews were conducted with his colleague, Doctor Joaquim Barbosa, his disciples, Professor Doctor Armando Mansilha and Doctor José Teixeira, and his granddaughter, Doctor Teresa Braga. Information was also collected from the public domain of the internet. Results Professor Doctor António Braga specialized in the field of Vascular Surgery, having worked as a teacher, researcher, and surgeon in Portugal, Mozambique, and Angola. He founded, managed, and developed the Angiology and Vascular Surgery Service at the "Hospital de São João". He also stood out in the field of Transplantation, having been responsible for the development of Renal Transplantation at the "Hospital de São João". Discussion He was a university professor and vascular surgeon whose abilities and skills placed him among the best, at the forefront of the specialty in Portugal. Conclusion Professor Doctor António Braga left a material and human legacy of excellence in the specialty of Vascular Surgery, recognized by his peers. The dimension of this prominent personality from "Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto" and "Hospital de São João" transcends the content of this dissertation, which, respectfully, seeks to pay homage to.