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Medical Conditions - Craniotomy

A craniotomy is done to remove the part of the bone to expose the brain. Specialized tools are used to remove the part of the bone called the bone flap. After surgery, the bone flap is fixed with titanium screws, plates, wires, or sutures.

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Craniotomy - Procedure, Indications and Contraindications

A craniotomy is a type of brain surgery that exposes the brain and serves as an intracranial method. Read the article below.

4 min readDecember 13, 2022

Awake Craniotomy - A Comprehensive Guide

Awake craniotomy is a conscious, awake brain surgery technique used to treat low-grade gliomas near vital speech, movement, or feeling regions.

4 min readMay 8, 2024

Quality of Life After Brain Tumor Surgery - Life After Treatment

Brain tumor surgery can impact a patient's everyday life in several ways. These include communication, focus, memory, and personality changes.

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Bone Flap Infection After Craniotomy - Prevention and Management

Bone flap infection post-craniotomy requires preventive measures and prompt management to optimize patient outcomes.

4 min readApril 22, 2024

Detecting Danger: Symptoms of Blood Clots in the Brain Unveiled

Treating a blood clot in the brain requires prompt and specialized medical intervention.

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Retrosigmoid Craniotomy - Advantages, Operative Steps, Complications and Post-operative Instructions

Retrosigmoid craniotomy refers to the procedure of gaining access to the back of the skull and performing the neurosurgical treatment for the patient.

4 min readFebruary 6, 2023