TY - JOUR PY - 1997// TI - Self-trephination of the skull with an electric power drill JO - British journal of neurosurgery A1 - Wadley, J. P. A1 - Smith, G. T. A1 - Shieff, C. SP - 156 EP - 158 VL - 11 IS - 2 N2 - 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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