William F. J. Harkness and his contributions to pediatric neurosurgery
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https://doi.org/10.37085/jmmv4.n1.2022.pp.5-9Keywords:
Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Review, William F. J. Harkness, Epilepsy, HistoryAbstract
Dr. William F. J. Harkness, pediatric neurosurgeon, international authority on the surgical management of epilepsy, contributed in an exemplary manner, throughout their academic life, to improve the quality of life of several patients in a direct and indirect way, through their methods, teachings, and writings. Aiming to elucidate and understand Dr. William's history and collaboration for neurosurgery, a retrospective review was carried out. Mr. William has one of the largest clinical series of epilepsy surgery, through this trajectory has been recognized worldwide, being a member of fundamental importance for several entities such as Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons (ISPN). The contribution of Mr. Harkness is remarkable and, in addition to benefiting many patients, especially epileptics, it has helped in the growth of the neurosurgical specialty aimed at the pediatric public.
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