W. SCHIEFER The 31st annual meeting of the Deutsche Gesellschaft f?r Neurochirurgie was held in Erlangen on May 1 - 4,1980. The numerous participants obviously enjoyed the opportunity to be co me acquainted with the attractive city of gardens, lecture theatres and workshops surrounded by a lovely countryside and a historic environment. The pro gram included a visit to the neighboring city of N?rnberg, to the old Reichsstadt Regensburg and an opening...