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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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Other than Baclofen, which medicine can be used for muscle stiffness?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the detailed information. I am happy to see your father improve gradually. Here is what I suggest. There is no other medicine for stiffness.

Is it possible to cure subdural hemorrhage with medications?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Surgery is absolutely indicated in this case. This hematoma cannot be cured with medications.

What are the possible outcomes after craniotomy surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The biopsy report and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) findingsindings suggest astrocytoma, which is a kind of cancerous brain tumor.

My father is passing blood in urine. Should we start antibiotics?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. The reason for bleeding might be due to a small injury while changing the suprapubic catheter.

My mother's biopsy report changed from glioblastoma to anaplastic astrocytoma. Is this common?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you regarding it.

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