Historical Bibliography Updated: August 25, 2026
Prefrontal lobotomy in agitated depression. Report of a case.
Med. Ann. Distr. Columbia 5, 326-28. 1936.
See also the book by the same authors, Psychosurgery: Intelligence, emotion, and social behavior following prefrontal lobotomy for mental disorders. Springfield: Charles C Thomas, 1942. By the 1950s lobotomy was largely discredited, and replaced by psychotropic medication, such as thorazine.
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #4906 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/5964 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | prefrontal-lobotomy-in-agitated-depression-report-of-a-case |
Geographic Context
Mentioned in annotation: Springfield, IL