Techniques of skull opening and brain extraction: Contemporary approaches and technical considerations

Q3 Medicine

Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2025-04-08 DOI:10.1016/j.tria.2025.100401

Andrzej Żytkowski , Jakub Dębski , Stanisław Orkisz

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Abstract

Background

Skull dissection and brain removal for dissection remain key steps in neuroanatomical procedures, both in anatomical education and scientific research. A technically correct skull opening and dissection determines the ability to explore the structures of the central nervous system further. It allows for preserving skull base topography for educational or scientific purposes.

Aim

This article compares selected skull opening techniques applied in anatomical and neuroanatomical practice. The paper also highlights technical modifications and offers technical suggestions for skull dissection in teaching and research.

Conclusions

Classical skull opening techniques, such as calvarial cap removal and median bisection, remain fundamental in anatomical dissection. Their modifications allow for enhanced visualization of intracranial structures and better preservation of cranial nerves. These approaches support both educational and technical goals in neuroanatomical training.

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开颅和脑提取技术：当代方法和技术考虑

背景无论是在解剖学教育还是科学研究中，颅骨解剖和脑切除仍然是神经解剖学过程中的关键步骤。技术上正确的颅骨打开和解剖决定了进一步探索中枢神经系统结构的能力。它允许保存颅底地形用于教育或科学目的。目的比较在解剖学和神经解剖学实践中所选择的颅骨打开技术。并对颅骨解剖在教学和研究中的技术改进提出了技术建议。结论经典的颅骨开放技术，如去颅帽和正中切分术，仍然是解剖解剖的基础。他们的修改允许增强颅内结构的可视化和更好地保存脑神经。这些方法支持神经解剖学训练的教育和技术目标。

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Translational Research in Anatomy Medicine-Anatomy

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期刊介绍： Translational Research in Anatomy is an international peer-reviewed and open access journal that publishes high-quality original papers. Focusing on translational research, the journal aims to disseminate the knowledge that is gained in the basic science of anatomy and to apply it to the diagnosis and treatment of human pathology in order to improve individual patient well-being. Topics published in Translational Research in Anatomy include anatomy in all of its aspects, especially those that have application to other scientific disciplines including the health sciences: • gross anatomy • neuroanatomy • histology • immunohistochemistry • comparative anatomy • embryology • molecular biology • microscopic anatomy • forensics • imaging/radiology • medical education Priority will be given to studies that clearly articulate their relevance to the broader aspects of anatomy and how they can impact patient care.Strengthening the ties between morphological research and medicine will foster collaboration between anatomists and physicians. Therefore, Translational Research in Anatomy will serve as a platform for communication and understanding between the disciplines of anatomy and medicine and will aid in the dissemination of anatomical research. The journal accepts the following article types: 1. Review articles 2. Original research papers 3. New state-of-the-art methods of research in the field of anatomy including imaging, dissection methods, medical devices and quantitation 4. Education papers (teaching technologies/methods in medical education in anatomy) 5. Commentaries 6. Letters to the Editor 7. Selected conference papers 8. Case Reports