Salomón Hakim
Salomón Hakim Dow | |
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| Born | 4 June 1922 |
| Died | 5 May 2011 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Alma mater | National University of Colombia |
| Occupation | Neurosurgeon |
| Known for | Inventor of valve to treat normal pressure hydrocephalus and pioneer in the field of neurohydrodynamics. |
| Spouse | Yvette Daccach |
| Children | Carlos Hakim Daccach Fernando Hakim Daccach Rodolfo Hakim Daccach María Clara Hakim Daccach |
Salomón Hakim Dow (4 June 1922 – 5 May 2011) was a Colombian neurosurgeon, researcher, and inventor. A descendant of Lebanese immigrants, he is known for his work on neurosurgery and for the precursor of the modern valve treatment for hydrocephalus.