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Trepanation (also known as trepanning, trephination, trephining or burr hole) is a form of surgery in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the skull, thus exposing the dura mater in order to treat health problems related to intracranial diseases, though in the modern era it is used only to treat epidural and subdural hematomas, and for surgical access for certain other neurosurgical procedures (e.g. intracranial pressure monitoring).
Trepanation has been carried out for both medical reasons and mystical practices for a long time: Evidence of trepanation has been found in prehistoric human remains from Neolithic times onwards, per cave paintings indicating that people believed the practice would cure epileptic seizures, migraines, and mental disorders. Furthermore, Hippocrates gave specific directions on the procedure from its evolution through the Greek age.
Trepanation in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica
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@trepanation Been wanting a racing game for a while...
fitz0019 (Richard Fitzjohn) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:39:08 -0000
@trepanation Been wanting a racing game for a while...
@trepanation Nice, I'll have to get Forza 3 and do some racing together.
fitz0019 (Richard Fitzjohn) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:38:54 -0000
@trepanation Nice, I'll have to get Forza 3 and do some racing together.
@fitz0019 got the deal for the super elite with forza 3 for 229 (i think 2 controllers + 250gb hdd + hdmi in box)
trepanation (Steve) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:36:57 -0000
@fitz0019 got the deal for the super elite with forza 3 for 229 (i think 2 controllers + 250gb hdd + hdmi in box)
@trepanation ooooh what games?
fitz0019 (Richard Fitzjohn) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:29:03 -0000
@trepanation ooooh what games?
Brilliant! its raining!
trepanation (Steve) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:28:25 -0000
Brilliant! its raining!
xbox is hopefully being dispatched today! XD
trepanation (Steve) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:52:27 -0000
xbox is hopefully being dispatched today! XD
Astrology Tomorrow Today - Trepanation - A personal interpretation of this procedure by Mei Nah Khoo. From Metaphysical Insights archives.
Neolithic Surgery - A newsbrief from Archaeology Magazine describing a 7,000-year-old burial in France that has yielded the earliest unequivocal evidence for trepanation.
Meta Description: [ A 7,000-year-old burial in France has yielded the earliest unequivocal evidence for trepanation. ]
Salon - The Hole Story - Article by Jon Bowen discussing this procedure citing the pros and cons.
Skeptic's Dictionary - Trepanation - Overview focusing on the work of Bart Huges.
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The Hole to Luck - An interview with self-trepanner Dr. Bart Huges as questioned by Joe Mellen. The Transatlantic Review No. 23, Winter 1966-1967.
The International Trepanation Advocacy Group - Information on trepanation, the art of drilling holes into people's skulls.
Meta Description: [ ITAG Frames Page for Frames Interface of www.Trepan.com. ]
The People With Holes In Their Heads - Article on trepanation from Eccentric Lives and Peculiar Notions by John Michell.
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Therapeutic Benefits of Trepanation - Scientific article by Daniel Witt of Temple University.
Trepanation Diary - The experience of a person who had a hole drilled through his skull. Includes photos of the procedure.
Trepanation Guide - An indepth source of information on medical and historical aspects of this ancient surgical procedure. Includes references and citations as well and advanced reading suggestions.
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Willful Evolution - The Movie: Part 1 of 9 ndependent Documentary film on Trepanation - the ancient practice of making a hole in the skull bone. |
