Abstract:The origins of military neurosurgery are closely linked to those of neurosurgery in France and more particularly in Paris. The history of the field starts with its origins by 2 men, Thierry de Martel and Clovis Vincent. The first note about the creation of military neurosurgery was in 1942, when Marcel David was reassigned from the Sainte Anne Hospital to practice at the Val-de-Grâce Military Hospital. David trained the first military neurosurgeon. The field of military neurosurgery was subsequently developed … Show more
Several French neurosurgeons, known primarily and aptly for their surgical contributions, also played heroic roles in World Wars I and II. The following vignettes present the stories of 4 French neurosurgeons who rose to supererogatory standards.
Several French neurosurgeons, known primarily and aptly for their surgical contributions, also played heroic roles in World Wars I and II. The following vignettes present the stories of 4 French neurosurgeons who rose to supererogatory standards.
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