Neurosurgery
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Biography Historical Article
A tribute to Dr. Fedor A. Serbinenko, founder of endovascular neurosurgery.
From humble beginnings in the former Soviet Union, Fedor A. Serbinenko, M. ⋯ While there, he invented and perfected the technique of balloon embolization, which was destined to change the practice of neurovascular surgery forever. We present the life and achievements of the father of endovascular neurosurgery.
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Historical Article
Origin and evolution of the Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University.
The Department of Neurosurgery at Kyushu University had its origins within the First Department of Surgery and was established as a subspecialty at the Neurological Institute more than 30 years ago under the leadership of Katsutoshi Kitamura. Further development of the neurosurgical department has proceeded during the chairmanship of Masashi Fukui. ⋯ This article describes the development of neurosurgery within Kyushu, which has been a highly cosmopolitan area throughout its long history. More specifically, this account outlines the origin and growth of the Department of Neurosurgery at Kyushu University.