2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-701. Victor Horsley and Surgical Management of Firearm Injuries of the Head

701. Victor Horsley and Surgical Management of Firearm Injuries of the Head

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The video features Dr. Daghi presenting an abstract on Sir Victor Horsley and his observations on the surgical management of firearm injuries to the head. Dr. Daghi introduces Horsley as one of the great British neurosurgeons and the father of neurosurgery. He highlights Horsley's interest in the military and his contributions to rabies. Horsley's innovative surgical techniques and instruments, such as the Horsley-Clark apparatus, are mentioned. The video discusses Horsley's use of animal models to improve surgical techniques and his experiments on dogs regarding gunshot wounds to the head. Horsley's findings on the impact of bullet velocity and sectional area on brain injury are highlighted. The video also touches on Horsley's advocacy for early and aggressive surgical intervention for head injuries, based on his experiences during the Boer War. The significance of Horsley's work in advancing surgical practices and his humane considerations in bullet design are mentioned. The video concludes by acknowledging Horsley's importance in neurosurgery and the need for aggression and reporting in surgical approaches.

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T Forcht Dagi, MD, MPH, MBA, DMedSc, FAANS

Keywords

Sir Victor Horsley

neurosurgery

surgical techniques

gunshot wounds

head injuries