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[Arne Thorkildsen and Thorkildsen's surgery].

J A Aarli1

  • 1Nevrologisk avdeling, Haukeland Sykehus, 5021 Bergen. johan.a.aarli@haukeland.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Norwegian neurosurgeon Arne Torkildsen pioneered the first successful cerebrospinal fluid shunting technique for hydrocephalus. His ventriculocisternostomy, or Torkildsen

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical History

Background:

  • Arne Torkildsen trained in neurosurgery at Queen Square and with Wilder Penfield in Montreal.
  • He established the neurosurgical service at the National Hospital of Norway in Oslo in 1935.

Discussion:

  • Torkildsen introduced ventriculocisternostomy (Torkildsen's shunt) in 1939 for hydrocephalus treatment.
  • This was the first successful cerebrospinal fluid shunting procedure.
  • The technique became an international standard for aqueductal or posterior third ventricular obstruction.

Key Insights:

  • Pioneered the first effective surgical treatment for obstructive hydrocephalus.
  • Established a foundational technique in neurosurgical interventions for cerebrospinal fluid dynamics.
  • His work significantly advanced the management of hydrocephalus, improving patient outcomes.

Outlook:

  • Torkildsen's shunt laid the groundwork for modern hydrocephalus treatments.
  • His contributions continue to influence neurosurgical practices and research.
  • Further exploration of historical neurosurgical techniques can offer insights into contemporary surgical advancements.

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