123,
No.
American Journal of Roentgenology 1975.123:853-854.
VOL.
JACQUES
LEFEBVRE 1907-1974
C LOSE
to his beloved second Boulogne sur Seine, while on the woods of Fontainebleau, Jacques vre suddenly collapsed and died on ber 10, 1974. On that day pediatric ogy lost one of its most endearing fluential figures. Professor Lefbvre was born in and received his premedical and education in Paris. He was initially
home in a walk in Lef#{234}bNovemradioland inLeHavre medical inter853
ested in pediatrics, but he changed his orientation
after
an internship towards electro-
physiology,-electro-physiotherapy-and diology.
He
cialties,
became
then
1943
had
was
made
ra-
a resident
combined,
in
in these 1938
spe-
and
by
reached the grade of “Electroradiologiste des H#{244}pitaux.” By 1946 he was in charge of his own department at the H6pital Saint Vincent de Paul. In 1948 he chief
of
the
department
of
ra-
American Journal of Roentgenology 1975.123:853-854.
854
Editorials
diology at the leading pediatric institution in France, the H#{244}pital des Enfants Malades. In I 958 he was promoted to an associate professorship, and in 1968 he was named to one of the few full professorships in radiology at the medical school of the University of Paris. One of his proudest days was in 1972 when his department moved into its own modern quarters. Doctor Lef#{234}bvre and his associates made scientific contributions virtually throughout pediatric radiology. He was particularly interested in the central nervous and skeletal systems. He created a team of congenial younger colleagues, who supported and continued his work with confidence and enthusiasm. Evidence of this is the recent publication, under his senior editorship, of the first volume ofRadiop#{233}diatrie, which is also volume XVIII of Traite’ de Radiodiagnostic. J acques Lef#{234}bvre was truly the creator of pediatric radiology in France. His influence goes far beyond the borders of his own country; former students hold important positions in the United States of America and Canada. Several of his trainees eventually became full professors and heads of departments of general diagnostic radiology in Paris and elsewhere. He was very active over many years in the planning and carrying out of the Paris Postgraduate Radiology meetings, by which many of his friends contributed to the training of radiologists at all levels. One of his most far-reaching achievements followed from the rapport he attained with his professional peers in North America. In 1960, after a week in Boston, he attended the meeting of the Society for Pediatric Radiology in Atlantic City. The bonds originating there grew into long and rewarding friendships. Largely because of the enormous impression made on him by this meeting, the groundwork was laid for
APRIL,
1975
the formation in 1962 of the European Society of Pediatric Radiology. Professor Lefbvre and his colleagues, particularly J acques Sauvegrain and Clement Faur#{233}, realized how much there was to be gained from regular contacts with co-workers in North America. They regularly attended the American meetings and have established warm relations with many Canadian and American colleagues. The first two meetings of the European Society of Pediatric Radiology, held in Paris in 1962 and I 963, led to successful cooperation among the pediatric radiologists of all Europe and had great influence overseas. To bridge the language barrier, Dr. Lef#{232}bvre agreed-a bitter pill for a Frenchman, and at a time when official directives were quite contrary to this-to make English the sole language of the annual meetings of the society. Many will recall meeting Jacques Lefbvre and his charming wife Lucie at the 1974 San Francisco session of the Society for Pediatric Radiology, where he delivered a paper titled “Diverticula of the Bladder in Childhood.” Besides his professional achievements, we will always remember him for his economy of movement and word, his tall stature, his wisdom, his humanity, and his forcefulness. He may often have appeared to hide behind a mask, but those who knew him well enjoyed his vibrating friendship and glowing warmth. His habitual smile was never ironic, always full of good will. Those who did not see Jacques Lefbvre within his own setting in France or were not able to communicate with him in his own language will never fully appreciate the loss radiology has suffered by the sudden
departure
of this
remarkable
H.J. E.
man.
KAUFMANN
B. D.
NEUHAUSER
and
No.
American Journal of Roentgenology 1975.123:853-854.
VOL.
JACQUES
LEFEBVRE 1907-1974
C LOSE
to his beloved second Boulogne sur Seine, while on the woods of Fontainebleau, Jacques vre suddenly collapsed and died on ber 10, 1974. On that day pediatric ogy lost one of its most endearing fluential figures. Professor Lefbvre was born in and received his premedical and education in Paris. He was initially
home in a walk in Lef#{234}bNovemradioland inLeHavre medical inter853
ested in pediatrics, but he changed his orientation
after
an internship towards electro-
physiology,-electro-physiotherapy-and diology.
He
cialties,
became
then
1943
had
was
made
ra-
a resident
combined,
in
in these 1938
spe-
and
by
reached the grade of “Electroradiologiste des H#{244}pitaux.” By 1946 he was in charge of his own department at the H6pital Saint Vincent de Paul. In 1948 he chief
of
the
department
of
ra-
American Journal of Roentgenology 1975.123:853-854.
854
Editorials
diology at the leading pediatric institution in France, the H#{244}pital des Enfants Malades. In I 958 he was promoted to an associate professorship, and in 1968 he was named to one of the few full professorships in radiology at the medical school of the University of Paris. One of his proudest days was in 1972 when his department moved into its own modern quarters. Doctor Lef#{234}bvre and his associates made scientific contributions virtually throughout pediatric radiology. He was particularly interested in the central nervous and skeletal systems. He created a team of congenial younger colleagues, who supported and continued his work with confidence and enthusiasm. Evidence of this is the recent publication, under his senior editorship, of the first volume ofRadiop#{233}diatrie, which is also volume XVIII of Traite’ de Radiodiagnostic. J acques Lef#{234}bvre was truly the creator of pediatric radiology in France. His influence goes far beyond the borders of his own country; former students hold important positions in the United States of America and Canada. Several of his trainees eventually became full professors and heads of departments of general diagnostic radiology in Paris and elsewhere. He was very active over many years in the planning and carrying out of the Paris Postgraduate Radiology meetings, by which many of his friends contributed to the training of radiologists at all levels. One of his most far-reaching achievements followed from the rapport he attained with his professional peers in North America. In 1960, after a week in Boston, he attended the meeting of the Society for Pediatric Radiology in Atlantic City. The bonds originating there grew into long and rewarding friendships. Largely because of the enormous impression made on him by this meeting, the groundwork was laid for
APRIL,
1975
the formation in 1962 of the European Society of Pediatric Radiology. Professor Lefbvre and his colleagues, particularly J acques Sauvegrain and Clement Faur#{233}, realized how much there was to be gained from regular contacts with co-workers in North America. They regularly attended the American meetings and have established warm relations with many Canadian and American colleagues. The first two meetings of the European Society of Pediatric Radiology, held in Paris in 1962 and I 963, led to successful cooperation among the pediatric radiologists of all Europe and had great influence overseas. To bridge the language barrier, Dr. Lef#{232}bvre agreed-a bitter pill for a Frenchman, and at a time when official directives were quite contrary to this-to make English the sole language of the annual meetings of the society. Many will recall meeting Jacques Lefbvre and his charming wife Lucie at the 1974 San Francisco session of the Society for Pediatric Radiology, where he delivered a paper titled “Diverticula of the Bladder in Childhood.” Besides his professional achievements, we will always remember him for his economy of movement and word, his tall stature, his wisdom, his humanity, and his forcefulness. He may often have appeared to hide behind a mask, but those who knew him well enjoyed his vibrating friendship and glowing warmth. His habitual smile was never ironic, always full of good will. Those who did not see Jacques Lefbvre within his own setting in France or were not able to communicate with him in his own language will never fully appreciate the loss radiology has suffered by the sudden
departure
of this
remarkable
H.J. E.
man.
KAUFMANN
B. D.
NEUHAUSER
and
