An Efficient High-Speed Pneumatic Drill Craniectomy to Access Porcine Brain

July 05, 2024
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Summary

This protocol describes performing a craniectomy using a high-speed pneumatic drill on a 3-month-old Danish Landrace pig. The access is made through the frontal bone and reveals the ventral dura mater and underlying cerebral hemispheres. This procedure allows for access to a large portion of the pig brain.