Richter, August G.

Richter,

August G., German surgeon, 1742-1812. Monro-Richter line - see under Monro, Alexander, JrRichter forcepsRichter hernia - a hernia in which only a portion of the wall of the intestine is engaged. Synonym(s): parietal herniaRichter operationRichter retractorRichter scissorsRichter-Monro line - Synonym(s): Monro-Richter line