Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals of Cleveland: a neurosurgical chronicle.
There is a strong tradition of neurosurgery in Cleveland. This article traces the origin of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals of Cleveland and examines the evolution of neurological surgery at these institutions. It looks at the strong Cushing influence on the process, by both Harvey Cushing and his family. The contributions of such luminaries as George Crile, Elliott Cutler, Claude Beck, and Frank Nulsen are described.
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Department of Neurological Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000266:history*; D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000266:history*; D009820:Ohio; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000266:history*