[Lobotomy].

Abstract

Lobotomy was the first psychosurgical method which aroused interest. It was developed by António Egas Moniz in 1935. Lobotomy was understood to be a promising treatment in schizophrenia and in 1940-ies and -50-ies about 1600 patients were operated in Finland. In 1960-ies psychopharmacas set aside the operation. The lobotomized brain, radiological and neuropathological documents of the operation are destined to disappear.

• Authors: Riitta Herva
• Journal: Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja (Duodecim) Vol. 129 Issue 14 Pg. 1499-501 ( 2013) ISSN: 0012-7183 [Print] Finland
• Vernacular Title: Lobotomia oli oman aikansa tuote.
• PMID: 23961609 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Historical Article, Journal Article)

Topics

• Finland
• History, 20th Century
• Humans
• Psychosurgery (history)
• Schizophrenia (history, surgery)