Mian A, Shoja MM, Watanabe K, Rozzelle CJ, Loukas M, Tubbs RS. Robert Liston (1794-1847): surgical anatomist and resurrectionist with an interest in hydrocephalus.
Childs Nerv Syst 2013;
29:1-4. [PMID:
23224409 DOI:
10.1007/s00381-012-1994-3]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
The Scottish surgeon Robert Liston was an accomplished anatomist of the nineteenth century. The study of anatomy during this day was often overshadowed by the so-called resurrectionists.
CONCLUSIONS
The present historic paper reviews the life and contributions of Robert Liston and discusses his fascination with childhood hydrocephalus.
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