On the Occasion of the Anniversary of Adolf I. Bukhman

Abstract

Adolf I. Bukhman, one of the founding fathers of Russian roentgenology, was celebrating his 90th anniversary on September 30, 2018. A.I. Bukhman has developed, modified, and launched into clinical practice 27 diagnostic and radiation therapy procedures (lymphography of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, electroroentgenography and thermography in patients with endocrine disorders, bone age assessment tables taking into account developmental acceleration, etc.). He was first to address the issue skeletal mineralization with respect to age, characterize the condition of soft tissues in patients with diabetes mellitus and acromegaly, and develop radiation therapy to manage angiopathies, arthropathies, and trophic ulcers. A.I. Bukhman has significantly contributed to the development of mammography. He was first to publish the first studies on using mammography in patients with endocrine disorders in the USSR. Adolf Isaakovich has also been the first roentgenologist worldwide who has described fluoromammography. Adolf Isaakovich has earned love and respect from his colleagues. On his anniversary, the staff of the National Medical Research Center for Endocrinology are wishing Adolf Isaakovich sound health, many fruitful years for the benefit of Russian roentgenology and endocrinology, success in future endeavors, wellbeing, vivacity and fortitude.