A case of cranial trepanation in a Roman necropolis (Cassino, Italy, 3rd century BC)

The aim of this study was to investigate an individual from a Cassino necropolis of the 3rd century BC. The inhumation shows a rectangular wound between the sagittal and lambdoid sutures of the cranium. Furthermore a series of pathological traces on the post‐cranial skeleton are present. The trepana...

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Published in:International journal of osteoarchaeology 2008-01, Vol.18 (1), p.95-99
Main Author: Rubini, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain surgery
Cemeteries
central Italy
Pathology
Roman Period
Studies
trepanation
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Summary:The aim of this study was to investigate an individual from a Cassino necropolis of the 3rd century BC. The inhumation shows a rectangular wound between the sagittal and lambdoid sutures of the cranium. Furthermore a series of pathological traces on the post‐cranial skeleton are present. The trepanation of the skull seems intentional: probably a healed surgical procedure to treat a sword wound. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:1047-482X
1099-1212
DOI:10.1002/oa.922