What is Meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammatory process involving the meninges and is one of the most common infectious disease emergencies involving the central nervous system (1) The meninges refer to the coverings of the brain and spinal cord. There are three layers and from the layer closest to your skull, these are termed: dural […]
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What is a craniotomy?
A Craniotomy is a surgical procedure to remove a small section of the skull (creating a bone flap) to gain access to the brain. The bone flap is removed during the operation and replaced afterwards. There are different types of craniotomy that are usually named after the bone in the skull being removed or for […]