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Cornelius Gysbert Dyke

Born  1900
Died  1943

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American neuroradiologist, born 1900; died April 23, 1943.

Biography of Cornelius Gysbert Dyke

We thank Andre Trombeta for information submitted.

Bibliography

  • L. M. Davidoff, C. G. Dyke:
    An improved method of encephalography.
    Bulletin of the Neurological Institute of New York, 1932, 2: 75-94.
    Lumbar encephalography.
  • Leo M. Davidoff and Cornelius G. Dyke:
    The Normal Encephalogram.
    Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1937. Illustrated by 149 engravings.
    A presentation of the fundamental use of encephalography based on 4000 cases and a review of the literature.

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