Recollection about Werner Forssmann as a surgeon.
The impact of Werner Forssmann on his clinical team during his time at the Protestant Hospital in Duesseldorf is described. Many residents came from foreign countries, especially from Argentina. The daily work of the clinics is depicted and the character of Werner Forssmann as a surgeon is understood from his education.
Delfino
Abdul José
AJ
Clinic of Cardiosurgery, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba RA, Calle Pedro J. Frias 138, X5000ECB Cordoba, Argentina. EurJMedRes@t-online.de
Cornet
Pedro Saracho
PS
D001118:Argentina; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000266:history; D013502:General Surgery / Q000266:history*; D005858:Germany; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange