| In other media, this might be the cue for you to go and get some popcorn, or a course of trepanation. |
| Reports of trepanation have been spotty throughout history, but there is little doubt of its existence dating back to Neolithic times. |
| He says he continues to enjoy the benefits of his trepanation 28 years after he performed it. |
| The ancient practice of trepanation involves drilling a hole into the skull of a living human being to relieve illness or release evil spirits. |
| Huges's other interest was trepanation, the practice of drilling a hole in the skull to expose the outer layers of the brain. |
| These trepanations were probably performed around the time of death as there were no signs of healing around the circular surface of the holes. |
