Self-trephination of the skull with an electric power drill.
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.
Wadley
J P
JP
Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
Smith
G T
GT
Shieff
C
C
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014207:Trephining / Q000009:adverse effects*