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The history of neurosurgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18825004     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The development of neurosurgery at Emory University has paralleled the evolution of the science and practice of neurosurgery during the 20th century. This article features those individuals who have influenced and nurtured neurosurgery at Emory. It discusses the contributions of Crawford W. Long and further traces the development of the Emory University School of Medicine and Grady Memorial Hospital. Those individuals who have led neurosurgery at Emory are emphasized. Finally, the current Emory Department of Neurosurgery is featured, including facilities, faculty, and areas of subspecialty expertise.
Authors:
Luis M Tumialán; Daniel L Barrow; Suzie C Tindall
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Biography; Historical Article; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neurosurgery     Volume:  62     ISSN:  1524-4040     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurosurgery     Publication Date:  2008 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-09-30     Completed Date:  2008-12-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7802914     Medline TA:  Neurosurgery     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1361-9; discussion 1369     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Academic Medical Centers / history*
Georgia
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
Humans
Neurosurgery / education,  history*
Portraits as Topic
Personal Name Subject
Personal Name Subject:
Henry Woodfin Grady; Grawford Williamson Low; Charles Edward Dowman; Daniel L Barrow; George T Tindall; Edgar F Fincher

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