Variation in large ectocranial lesions from pre-Columbian Kuelap, Peru

Toyne, J. Marla

doi:10.1016/j.ijpp.2015.08.003

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“…Similar lesions but with more extensive ectocranial depressions have been found on Peruvian skulls (Toyne, 2015;e.g., case 7 and 14) and interpreted as scalp lacerations followed by infection.…”

Section: Potential Links With Other Findings From Eurasiasupporting

confidence: 74%

“…Besides trepanation, there are other manipulations that can leave traces on the cranial vault. These include cauterisation and scalping (Aufderheide & Rodriguez‐Martin, ; Ortner, ; Steinbock, ; Toyne, ). In scalping, whether for therapeutic or violent reasons, parts of the scalp and hair are removed.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The damage to the periosteum can lead to necrosis of the underlying bone tissue. Moreover, the wound can become infected, and this can ultimately lead to osteitis and even septic meningitis (Ortner, ; Toyne, ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…If the outer layer of the meninges (dura mater) was penetrated during trepanation (or due to a preceding trauma), the risk of bleeding and infection rose significantly, and therefore, the mortality rate also increased (Piek, ; Weber & Czarnetzki, ; Weber & Wahl, ). However, even in incomplete trepanation, scalping, or scalp laceration, the wound can become infected, resulting in osteitis and septic meningitis (Ortner, ; Toyne, ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Differential diagnosis plays an important role in the interpretation of any changes in bone structure. Numerous pathological and taphonomical conditions can lead to defects on cranial bones (e.g., Kaufmann et al, 1997;Ramseier, 2005;Assina et al, 2014;Toyne, 2015;Verano, 2016). The most context-related conditions will now be presented and discussed.…”

Section: Differential Diagnosismentioning

confidence: 99%

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A possible case of symbolic trepanation in Neolithic Central Germany

Nicklisch

Dresely²,

Orschiedt

et al. 2018

Intl J of Osteoarchaeology

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Manipulations on prehistoric skulls such as trepanations are among the most fascinating palaeopathological findings though it is not always easy to make a firm diagnosis. This case study presents a lesion on the cranial vault of a Late Neolithic burial in Central Germany. The defect forms an almost lanceolate lesion along the sagittal suture, which had not penetrated the cranial vault. Similar lesions have been found in other areas of Germany and in the Balkans, where they have been interpreted as aborted, incomplete, or symbolic trepanations. This study explores potential causes for the unusual lesion and outlines possible therapeutic reasons for the manipulation of the skull. Comparison with similar cases also raises the question of a symbolic or ritual context. Thus, the study supports the hypothesis of symbolic surgical head manipulation in the European Neolithic.

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Section: Potential Links With Other Findings From Eurasiasupporting

confidence: 74%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%