Is phenol still used in surgery?
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Joseph Lister introduced the concept of antiseptic surgery using phenol, then known as carbolic acid. Reports of toxicity were not far behind. [1] Phenol remained a healthcare disinfectant through much of the 20th century, but its use in healthcare settings is now uncommon.