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Watch This Musician Play Her Violin During Brain Surgery

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This violinist played her violin during brain surgery to ensure she could still perform.

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Watch This Musician Play Her Violin During Brain Surgery

2020• 1 minPG

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This violinist played her violin during brain surgery to ensure she could still perform.

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This violinist played her violin while undergoing brain surgery at King's College Hospital. The procedure allows surgeons to ensure that she can still perform after the operation. Subscribe to VICE News for more updates on this remarkable story and follow VICE News on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter for the latest news.

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