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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Adams Andrew McConnell (1884–1972): Pioneer of Irish neurosurgery

John C. DuddyDepartment of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Temple Street Children's University Hospital, Dublin, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Barry KennerkDepartment of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Temple Street Children's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Pages 4-8 | Received 09 Nov 2013, Accepted 30 Nov 2014, Published online: 24 Feb 2015

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