Louis M. Rousselot Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 357

Abstract

Contains some biographical data, subject files and correspondence.

Dates

Creation: 1967-1971

Extent

1.26 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Creator

Rousselot, Louis M. (Louis Marcel), 1902- (Person)

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

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Biographical Note

A New York City native, Louis M. Rousselot (1902-1974) earned his M.D. at Columbia University. While working at Columbia's Presbyterian Hospital, Rousselot was a leading researcher on portal hypertension syndrome. During World War II he commanded two Army general hospitals in Europe. In 1948 he became Director of Surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital and a professor of clinical surgery at New York University. While there he introduced splenoportography in the U.S., founded the Liver clinic, and further defined portal hypertension syndrome. He retired in 1967 and was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health and Medical) in 1968; in 1970 he became Assistant Secretary of Defense.