1988
DOI: 10.1007/bf01409893
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Trepanation as a therapeutic measure in ancient (pre-Inka) Peru

Abstract: Three cases of probably therapeutically intended trepanations of cranial fractures in ancient Peru are presented and discussed.

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“…Several techniques were employed for trepanation, and these include scraping, sawing, cutting and drilling (Rifkinson-Mann, 1988;Jorgensen, 1988;Gerszten et al, 1998;Piek et al, 1999;Marino & Gonzales-Portillo, 2000). The earliest operating instruments found in Neolithic contexts were made of flaked stone, either flint or obsidian.…”
Section: Methods Of Trepanationmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Several techniques were employed for trepanation, and these include scraping, sawing, cutting and drilling (Rifkinson-Mann, 1988;Jorgensen, 1988;Gerszten et al, 1998;Piek et al, 1999;Marino & Gonzales-Portillo, 2000). The earliest operating instruments found in Neolithic contexts were made of flaked stone, either flint or obsidian.…”
Section: Methods Of Trepanationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In contrast to modern neurosurgery, the goals and purposes of prehistoric cranial operations are considered to have included magical, ritual and religious motivations, along with practical treatment of head injury, with a considerable spiritual element also present (Jordanov et al, 1988;Jorgensen, 1988;Rifkinson-Mann, 1988;Ullrich, 1997;Weber & Czarnetzki, 2001a). Acquired raised intracranial pressure (e.g.…”
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“…It has long been of interest to those studying peoples of the ancient Andes (Hrdlicka, 1939;Jorgensen, 1988;Moodie, 1919;Rifkinson-Mann, 1988;Trelles, 1962). Collections of trepanned crania abound in museums due to the fascination with these remarkable surgical procedures; many, unfortunately, have poor contextual information.…”
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“…Auch die meisten der gut belegten Trepanationen [28] -wobei wohl zerkautes Coca als Lokalanästhetikum eingesetzt wurde -gehören höchstwahr-scheinlich in diesen "medizinischen" Bereich, obwohl auch posttraumatische Eingriffe belegt sind. Interessant ist, dass anfänglich ca.…”
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