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While radiologists (mostly those in the older age group) recognize the name “Schüller” to be associated with the lateral oblique view of the mastoid air cells, the contributions of Arthur Schüller go far beyond a single eponym in radiography. This biography traces the life of Arthur Schüller from his birth in 1874 in Brno in what is now the Czech Republic to his death in Melbourne, Australia in 1972. The triumphs and tragedies that unfolded in this 98-year odyssey are revealing not only from a medical/radiologic/neurosurgical standpoint, but also from a historical perspective, since his life and the life of his family spanned a lengthy period in Europe, part of which was gruesome nearly beyond description.
This biography was written jointly by John Keith Henderson (a now-deceased neurosurgeon from Melbourne) and his son, Michael Henderson (a surgical oncologist). The life of Schüller was chronicled over years by John Henderson, a man who worked with Schüller and greatly admired his work and contributions to the neurologic sciences.
This brief review serves not to summarize the life of Arthur Schüller, his family, and his associates, but instead is intended to pique the curiosity of those who are interested in understanding why Schüller has been considered the founder of neuroradiology. Contained in this book is a history lesson concerning Europe, the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, anti-Semitism, the rise of national socialism in Germany, and the atrocities that accompanied nazism during the early to mid-20th century.
During his years as a student in Vienna and in the time after graduation, Arthur’s intellectual curiosity and talents (music among them) were significant and helped shape approaches to neurologic disorders, and he was the first to describe the …
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