The Siberian Lancet: One More Possible Innovative Example of Scalpel's Contribution to the Evolution of Surgical Anatomy and Neurosurgery.
World Neurosurg 2018;
121:169-172. [PMID:
30336297 DOI:
10.1016/j.wneu.2018.10.057]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Several primitive scalpels were used since the eve of surgical procedures. Numerous bronze knifes discovered in the Altai mountains region from the Xiongnu-Xianbei-Rouran period mold a hypotheses for a possible medical use.
METHODS
On-sight archaeologic excavation brought into light the tools in question.
RESULTS
Knifes, similar to modern lancets, were unearthed alongside with a series of skulls demonstrating signs of trepanation.
CONCLUSIONS
Strong indications imply that those cutting tools, except for domestic usage, were one more example of scalpel's contribution to the evolution of surgical anatomy and neurosurgery.
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