Holzknecht, Guido#
b. Vienna, Dec. 3, 1872, d. Vienna, Oct. 30, 1931, radiologist, university professor in Vienna; founded and established the international reputation of the central radiology department ("G.-H. Institut") at Vienna General Hospital. Together with I. Robinsohn constructed a fluoroscope, a dosimeter for x-ray radiation and found that lead aprons afford the best protection against radiation. H. died from radiation. Holzknecht´s space (retrocardiac space) between the posterior wall of the heart and vertebral column is named after him.
Publications#
Roentgenologie, 2 vols., 1918/1924; Roentgentherapie, 1924; Einstellung zur Roentgenologie, 1927; Handbuch der theoretischen und klinischen Roentgenkunde, 2 vols., 1929 (ed.).Literature#
D. Angetter, G. H., Leben und Werk des oesterreichischen Pioniers der Roentgenologie, 1998; OeBL; NDB.