| Willem J Kolff (1911-2009): physician, inventor and pioneer: father of artificial organs. | |
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PMID: 22892308 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Medical pioneer Willem Johan Kolff was an inspirational father, son, physician and inventor. He founded the development of the first kidney dialysis machine, pioneered advances in the heart and lung machine, laid down the foundations for the first mainland blood bank in Europe and successfully implanted the first artificial heart into humans. |
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Megan Morrissey |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of medical biography Volume: 20 ISSN: 1758-1087 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Biogr Publication Date: 2012 Aug |
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Created Date: 2012-08-15 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9308895 Medline TA: J Med Biogr Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 136-8 Citation Subset: IM; QIS |
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