Trepanning is a surgical procedure in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull. It is among the oldest documented medical interventions, performed since prehistoric times using tools made of stone, obsidian, bronze, or bone to expose the dura mater, the brain's protective membrane, typically to relieve pressure from head injury or accumulated blood, with archaeologists identifying historical cases by examining the hole's characteristics and any evidence of bone healing after the operation.
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Trepanning, also known as trepanation, trephination, trephining or making a burr hole, is a surgical intervention in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull.
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WikipediaTreats: Epilepsy, Lead: treats EpilepsyQuote, Treats: Epilepsy, Lead: treats Epilepsy
The primary theories for the practice of trepanation in ancient times include spiritual purposes and treatment for epilepsy, head wounds, mental disorders, and headaches, although the latter may be just an unfounded myth.
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