The first lumbar puncture

In this article it is argued that Heinrich Irenäus Quincke who should be credited with the discovery of lumbar puncture. Although some authors mention the names of James Leonard Corning and Walter Essex Wynter as well, it is demonstrated, by comparing the relevant publications, that the discovery, t...

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Published in:	Journal of the history of the neurosciences Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 147 - 153
Main Authors:	Frederiks, J.A.M., Koehler, P.J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Taylor & Francis Group 01-08-1997
Subjects:	19th century cerebrospinal fluid Germany History of medicine history of neurology History, 19th Century History, 20th Century Humans hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus - history Lumbar puncture Neurology - history Quincke Spinal Puncture - history Germany
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Summary:	In this article it is argued that Heinrich Irenäus Quincke who should be credited with the discovery of lumbar puncture. Although some authors mention the names of James Leonard Corning and Walter Essex Wynter as well, it is demonstrated, by comparing the relevant publications, that the discovery, the application for diagnostic purposes and the introduction in clinical practice of the lumbar puncture were done by Quincke. At first, the purposes for performing a lumbar puncture were purely therapeutic, for instance CSF-drainage in hydrocephalus and meningitis. But, soon after, it was applied for diagnostic aims as well.
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ISSN:	0964-704X 1744-5213
DOI:	10.1080/09647049709525699