About Arne Torkildsen
Lived 1899 – 1968 (aged 68). Arne Torkildsen was a Norwegian surgeon, professor and neurosurgeon.
Arne Torkildsen (14 September 1899 – 7 March 1968) was a Norwegian neurosurgeon. He described the surgical technique of ventriculocisternostomy (lateral ventricle to cisterna magna; a predecessor of today's endoscopic third ventriculostomy), which is also called "Torkildsen's operation".
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Who was Arne Torkildsen?
Norwegian physician (1899-1968)
When was Arne Torkildsen born?
Arne Torkildsen was born on 14 September 1899 in Bergen Municipality.
When did Arne Torkildsen die?
Arne Torkildsen died on 7 March 1968.
What was Arne Torkildsen's occupation?
Arne Torkildsen was a surgeon, professor and neurosurgeon.
What nationality was Arne Torkildsen?
Arne Torkildsen was Norwegian.
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