Description

Trephining is a surgical procedure that involves drilling a hole into the skull to relieve pressure, remove bone fragments, or access the brain for various treatments. It is often performed in cases of traumatic brain injury or certain neurological conditions.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'trepanación' may be used interchangeably with 'trepanación quirúrgica' in some contexts. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Common variants include 'trepanación' and 'trepanar', but it is best to stick to the glossary term in formal medical discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The neurosurgeon recommended trephining to alleviate the patient's increased intracranial pressure.

ES: El neurocirujano recomendó la trepanación para aliviar la presión intracraneal aumentada del paciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'trepanación' with 'trepanar'; mispronouncing 'trepanación' as 'trepanación'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.