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Lobotomies

Lobotomies. More than You wanted to Know!. Walter Freeman. 3 Types of Lobotomies. Prefrontal leucotomy Prefrontal lobotomy Transorbital lobotomy. Prefrontal Leucotomy. Drilled holes in the top of the skull Used a leucotome to sever nerves and remove brain tissue. A Leucotome.

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Lobotomies

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  1. Lobotomies More than You wanted to Know!

  2. Walter Freeman

  3. 3 Types of Lobotomies • Prefrontal leucotomy • Prefrontal lobotomy • Transorbital lobotomy

  4. Prefrontal Leucotomy • Drilled holes in the top of the skull • Used a leucotome to sever nerves and remove brain tissue

  5. A Leucotome

  6. Prefrontal Lobotomy • Drilled holes in the upper forehead • Used a knife to cut the brain tissue

  7. Transorbital Lobotomy • A sharp, ice-pick like object inserted through the eye socket • Between the eye and upper lid • He would position it to where he thought was the correct spot, then hit it with a hammer

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