Torcular Herophili: A Review of the History of the Term and Synonyms

Isabella G. McCormack; Paul E. Neumann; R. Shane Tubbs

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2021.12.104

Torcular Herophili: A Review of the History of the Term and Synonyms

Isabella G. McCormack, Paul E. Neumann, R. Shane Tubbs

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Abstract

The eponymous term torcular Herophili has been used for the confluence of sinuses. Although no original writings of Herophilus are extant, his accomplishments and descriptions live on in the writings of such authors as Galen. However, in regard to the torcular Herophili, there are some inconsistencies in the secondary sources and their translations regarding what was actually originally described by Herophilus. Herein, we review the history of the term torcular Herophili, which is so often used in clinical medicine.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	120-125
Number of pages	6
Journal	World Neurosurgery
Volume	159
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2021.12.104
Publication status	Published - Mar 2022

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The authors sincerely thank those who donated their bodies to science so that anatomic research could be performed. Results from such research can potentially increase mankind's overall knowledge, which can then improve patient care. Therefore these donors and their families deserve our highest gratitude. 31 Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare that the article content was composed in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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