Brain removal through a posterior incision on the scalp of both ears

Author: Jian-Wei WANG ¹ ; Huai-Cun LIU ¹ ; Quan-Cheng CHENG ¹ ; Hui-Ru DING ¹ ; Yan-Rong SUN ¹ ; Pei-Liang GU ¹ ; Ying-Jie LUAN ¹ ; Wei-Guang ZHANG ¹ ; Jun-Wei ZHANG ²
Author Information

1. Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Peking University School of Basic Medicine
2. Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Anatomy; Brain bank; Brain removal; Human; Posterior incision; Scalp
From: Acta Anatomica Sinica 2023;54(1):123-126
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective The traditional round incision or cross incision brain harvesting method can not meet the requirements of protecting the donor's remains. In this study, the method of brain removal through a posterior incision on the scalp of both ears was proposed, which effectively protected the donor's remains. Methods Adopting the incision 2. 0 cm above the external occipital protuberance to the most front edge of the auricle to obtain a complete brain. Results The incision did not involve the head and face skin, which was small and conducive to suture repair and reduce exudation. Conclusion The incision effectively protects the donor' s remains, and it will be conducive to the establishment and development of the brain bank.