Self-trephination of the skull with an electric power drill.
Br J Neurosurg
; 11(2): 156-8, 1997 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9156005
ABSTRACT
There is extensive archaeological evidence of the practice of trephination of the skull in many ancient cultures in different parts of the world. We report a case of self-trephination of the skull by a patient using an electrical power drill subsequently requiring neurosurgical intervention.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Skull
/
Trephining
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Self-Injurious Behavior
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Br J Neurosurg
Journal subject:
NEUROCIRURGIA
Year:
1997
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom