Historic milestones of Hirschsprung's disease (commemorating the 90th anniversary of Professor Harald Hirschsprung's death)
R Skaba - Journal of pediatric surgery, 2007 - jpedsurg.org
At least 2 noteworthy anniversaries associated with Hirschsprung's disease may be
observed in 2006. Three hundred fifteen years ago, Frederick Ruysch offered what is
probably the earliest verifiable description of the illness. One hundred ninety-five years later,
Harald Hirschsprung (died April 11, 1916) submitted his historic introduction. Although we
might rightly admire all those who contributed to a better understanding and treatment of this
illness, we are nevertheless compelled to present a few historic notes regarding this still …
observed in 2006. Three hundred fifteen years ago, Frederick Ruysch offered what is
probably the earliest verifiable description of the illness. One hundred ninety-five years later,
Harald Hirschsprung (died April 11, 1916) submitted his historic introduction. Although we
might rightly admire all those who contributed to a better understanding and treatment of this
illness, we are nevertheless compelled to present a few historic notes regarding this still …