Faculty Bibliography

Research and other scholarly activities are an important and required component of diagnostic radiology training. Several strategies, both at the departmental and the larger organizational levels, have been implemented to encourage radiology trainees to participate in these activities. In this article, we review and discuss our institution's 10-year experience in supporting the development and realization of scholarly projects through a competitive intramural grant for residents.

Petrus Camper's contributions to modern anatomical science include descriptions of the foot, upper limb, axilla, and inguinal region. His explanation of the etiology of inguinal hernias revolutionized the surgical practice of their repair. Camper's description of abdominal anatomy was an invaluable contribution to the field of abdominal surgery. Current research reviewed in this article shows the importance of understanding the layers of the abdominal wall, notably Camper's fascia, the closure of which has been found to be vital to proper wound healing and patient recovery. This article begins with a biography of Petrus Camper and his research in the inguinal region. It continues with anatomical and histological descriptions of Camper's fascia and finishes with its clinical correlates in surgical practice.