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| Title | Expanding the borders: the evolution of neurosurgical approaches |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Ottenhausen M, Bodhinayake I, Evins AI, Banu M, Boockvar JA, Bernardo A |
| Journal | Neurosurg Focus |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pagination | E11 |
| Date Published | 2014 Apr |
| ISSN | 1092-0684 |
| Keywords | Brain, Equipment Design, History, 19th Century, History, 20th Century, History, Ancient, History, Medieval, Humans, Neurosurgical Procedures, Skull, Surgical Instruments |
| Abstract | In this article the authors discuss the development of neurosurgical approaches and the advances in science and technology that influenced this development throughout history. They provide a broad overview of this interesting topic from the first attempts of trephination by ancient cultures to the work of the pioneers of neurosurgery and the introduction of microsurgery. |
| DOI | 10.3171/2014.2.FOCUS13547 |
| Alternate Journal | Neurosurg Focus |
| PubMed ID | 24684324 |