Re: Trepanation
- From: Steven Bornfeld <dentaltwinmung@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:33:34 GMT
afs_solutions@xxxxxxxx wrote:
Now that should be a topic to stir up some creative comments in this forum, eh!? <Grin>
Actually, I've just started researching the subject; I was inspired to after a buddy inquired about the Temporal Lobe surgery I underwent two years ago (there was a small benign tumor removed from my brain).
In short, the surgery was a success, but it would appear that I was left with a small indent where (I presume) the saw first started cutting through the skull. I'm not certain if there is now any bone in that area, or just other tissue (durra, scalp, etc.)? But the fact that there is obviously a small quazi-circular part of the skull missing, leads me to ask: Am I currently in a similar state as someone who had underwent a Trepanation? I don't recall if my surgeon commented on the skull's recovery, nor do I have access to any of the MRI's taken post-surgery.
Anyway, I'm not itching for an answer on the subject; mainly just curious, that's all. I'll keep an eye on the forum for the next little bit to see what type of input is fed-back. Oh, and f.w.i.w. one of the sites I've just started surfing is: www.trepan.com.
Looking forward to the feedback. Cheers!
Paul
Seems to me that postop instructions must have been given, including special precautions regarding protecting the area.
I use to know a guy who'd had brain surgery (I don't remember if it was to remove a tumor, relieve pressure from intracranial hemorrhage, or what) but he was left with a very large and visible defect in the anterior temporal region. It didn't seem to bother him though, and he lived many years afterward.
I actually don't know if these surgical defects are generally grafted, covered by a metal plate etc. but I assume the brain must be protected from trauma.
As for whether you are in the same "state" as someone who's had a trepanation, that may depend upon whether all the evil spirits were excised. ;-)
Steve
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