Birth · 16 October 1896

Birth of Leo George Rigler

American radiologist Leo George Rigler was born on 16 October 1896. His name appears in several milestones of radiology, including Rigler’s sign and triad. This date records his birth, separately from later publications.

Leo George Rigler: historical portrait reproduced by LITFL; photographer and date unspecified. — Leo George Rigler · historical portrait, date unspecified.
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Rigler’s sign: an actual radiograph of pneumoperitoneum, 2015. Illustrating his contribution to radiology, not a portrait or an image from 1896. — His contribution to radiology: Rigler’s sign, illustrated on a 2015 radiograph.
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Leo Rigler · Medical Eponym Library
LITFL · Historical date : 1896-10-16

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