In memory of the outstanding domestic innovator radiologist and scientist academician of the ussr academy of medical sciences G.A. Zedgenidze

In the mid-20th century, radiation therapy was successfully used as an independent treatment method for early stages of certain tumors (skin cancer, lower lip, nasopharynx, larynx, breast, cervix). Radiation therapy was signifi cantly more often utilized in the form of preoperative and postoperative irradiation alongside surgical treatment. This article examines the scientifi c contributions of the outstanding domestic radiologist, Academician of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences G.A. Zedgenidze. It presents little-known facts about the scientist’s life, his scientifi c achievements, and his merits in organizing the radiological service in the USSR. It is noted that the depth and clinical focus of Georgy Artemyevich’s scientifi c research, along with his originality of thought, always attracted followers and students to him. Under his guidance, more than 70 candidate and over 50 doctoral dissertations were completed. Many of his students headed departments and research teams in various cities across the Soviet Union

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