A case of cranial trepanation in a Roman necropolis (Cassino,Italy, 3rd century BC) |
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| Authors: | M Rubini |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | Roman Period central Italy trepanation |
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