August 2016 PMID 27178238

Out-of-Body Experience During Awake Craniotomy.

Eelke M Bos, Jochem K H Spoor, Marion Smits, Joost W Schouten, Arnaud J P E Vincent

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Overall, discussions reflect a high level of interest and moderate agreement with the article's significance, exemplified by phrases like 'valuable insights' and 'neuroanatomy of OBEs.' The tone emphasizes scientific curiosity and potential breakthroughs, while some posts show engagement through references to specific brain regions like the TPJ and the potential for understanding mystical experiences.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect that the publication provides valuable insights into brain function related to OBEs, suggesting agreement with its significance.

InterestHigh interest

Towering interest is evident, with comments highlighting curiosity about the neuroanatomy and implications of OBEs, especially regarding the temporoparietal junction.

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Comments indicate moderate engagement, with some posts referencing specific neuroanatomical regions and theories, but few detailed debates.

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The discussion hints at a moderate impact, with mentions of how this research could influence understanding of consciousness and neurological conditions.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses a case where a patient experienced an out-of-body experience (OBE) during an awake brain surgery, specifically when parts of her brain were stimulated near a region called the temporoparietal junction (TPJ). This area is thought to be linked to the sensation of feeling outside one's body, similar to near-death experiences.
  • The medical team repeatedly triggered these OBEs by stimulating subcortical white matter close to the left TPJ while the patient was awake during the surgery. Advanced imaging techniques suggested that the posterior thalamic radiation might also play a role in causing these out-of-body or autoscopic sensations.
  • Overall, the case helps to identify specific brain regions involved in the sensation of being outside one's body, shedding light on the neuroanatomy of OBEs and autoscopic phenomena, which are often associated with mystical or near-death experiences.

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[hal-02121679] Commentary: Out-of-Body Experience during Awake Craniotomy A commentary on Out-of-Body Experience during Awake Craniotomy by Estelle Nakul et al. https://t.co/sWX9V5zcoD

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Commentary: Out-of-Body Experience during Awake Craniotomy Out-of-Body Experience #Neuroscience #CognitiveNeuroscience #Parapsychology https://t.co/pJ9V5XDRbt

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[hal-02121679] Commentary: Out-of-Body Experience during Awake Craniotomy A commentary on Out-of-Body Experience during Awake Craniotomy by Estelle Nakul et al. https://t.co/sWX9V5zcoD

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