Abstract
Two recent cases of ritual trephinations that were revealed during regular autopsies are described. The osteologic findings are discussed in relation to hospital craniotomy and ancient trephination, and the forensic practitioner is offered a set of criteria to differentiate properly between trephination and craniotomy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 194-199 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - 1991 |