The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus.
The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus is undoubtedly one of the most significant medical texts ever discovered. It is of particular interest to neurosurgeons because of its specific references to ancient neurosurgical cases and is the first written record of many terms of neurosurgical interest. This review describes the colorful and controversial history of the Edwin Smith Papyrus and gives translations of four cases of neurosurgical interest.
Feldman
R P
RP
Department of Neurological Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA. BDOODLES@aol.com
Goodrich
J T
JT
D001106:Archaeology / Q000266:history; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000293:injuries; D004534:Egypt; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008374:Manuscripts, Medical as Topic / Q000266:history*; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000266:history*; D013782:Textbooks as Topic / Q000266:history; D014177:Translations; D014481:United States