Considerations on the work of the neuropsychiatrist Gabriel Anton (1858-1933)
Considerations on the work of the neuropsychiatrist Gabriel Anton (1858-1933)
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DOI:
10.1007/s00115-005-1964-z
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发表时间:
2005-09-01
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1.1
通讯作者:
Herpertz, S
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作者:
Kumbier, E;Haack, K;Herpertz, S
Gabriel Anton (1858-1933) attained fundamental clinical neuropathological results. His scientific career and research were highly influenced by Theodor Meynert. However, in contrast to Meynert, Anton sought not only descriptions of pathological changes but also their therapy. The surgical treatment of hydrocephalus was one of his most important achievements. With this, he gave important impetus to the still new science of neurosurgery. Nowadays, Anton is still known in medical nomenclature by Anton's syndrome. The detailed description and explanation of visual anosognosia and asomatoagnosia and furthermore his emphasis on their importance can be regarded as Anton's most notable contribution to science. However, his research on basal ganglia disorders is not as well-known, although Anton's thoughts mark the beginning of further systematic research on these disorders. In addition, he did preliminary work in the development of child and adolescent psychiatry. Today, some of his work in the field of eugenics is controversial.