Some interesting points of competition of x-ray using during the greco-ottoman war in 1897 and development of neurosurgical radiology: a reminiscence

Abstract

To investigate the competition of radiologic development between Turkey and Greece during the Greco-Ottoman War when the first application of X-Ray took place. A literature review was conducted, and we searched the published papers about X-Ray using during the Greco-Turkish War in 1897. The use of X-Rays in the military dates to the Greco-Ottoman War in 1897, which is an important issue because X-ray was first specifically used in this war. The radiographic images were used to show the evidence of pieces of bullets and shrapnel inside the bodies of soldiers. The experience of the Ottoman Empire and Greece is important for the development of neurosurgical radiology. Both Greek and Turkish parts used the X-Ray technology before any of the risks and adverse effects were unknown. More studies are required.