George W. Smith, M.D. (1916-1964).
Dr. George W. Smith is credited with developing the Smith-Robinson procedure, the automatic drill, the vessel-encircling aneurysm clip, and treatment of tic douloureux with stilbamidine. His contributions to neurosurgery were unfortunately truncated by his untimely death. This article highlights his career and his contributions.
Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA.
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