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craniotomy

What is a craniotomy?

June 27, 2020 · Alex Alamri · 4 Comments

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 […]

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