During brain surgery, does a patient experience vivid recollections?

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massive.entity@googlemail.com - 11 Nov 2007 01:45 GMT

Hi, Ive heard that during brain surgery, if certain ares of the brain
are stimulated, the patient can experience vivid and detailed
recollections from the past. I want to look into it but cant find any
resources or article or websites, it this an urban legend ? Can
someone post link to a resource? thanks

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Robert A. Fink, M. D. - 16 Nov 2007 02:48 GMT

>Hi, Ive heard that during brain surgery, if certain ares of the brain
>are stimulated, the patient can experience vivid and detailed
>recollections from the past. I want to look into it but cant find any
>resources or article or websites, it this an urban legend ? Can
>someone post link to a resource? thanks

It's true. See: "Epilepsy and the Functional Anatomy of the Brain",
by Penfield and Jasper. It's an old text (1940's).

Best,

Bob

Robert A. Fink, M. D.
Neurological Surgery
2500 Milvia Street Suite 222
Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA
510-849-2555

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