298. “Do It Yourself Brain Surgery”

May 18, 2011

Q: Does anybody remember what issue the do it yourself brain surgery article was in? It was about fixing a thing called PICA compression of a cranial nerve using mirrors, disinfectant, gel foam and of course a drill.

A: June 1982 (Do It Yourself), “How to Perform Hemifacial Spasm Surgery” by Mike Wilkins.

Comments

June 1982. I had just had this surgery!!!

—Ellen Creagh

February 22, 2026 12:18 pm

:-D

—Mark

February 22, 2026 12:21 pm

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