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Gigli Neurosurgical Saw

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Gigli saw used for craniotomy

 
Early 20th century saw used for craniotomy. Three holes were drilled in the skull with the trephine and the flexible Gigli wire saw was passed under the skull and sawn through to remove a triangle of bone. I am told that similar instruments are still being used in Brazil for amputation.