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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Why is there weight loss and hair fall after craniotomy surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is having a craniotomy operation. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) before surgery and post-surgery are attached. Biopsy report is also attached. So, kindly help me to understand the biopsy report. Current medications are Encorate Chrono 500 mg twice daily, Thyronorm 50 mg. Cu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The biopsy report and MRI findings are suggesting astrocytoma which is kind of cancerous brain tumor. Post operation MRI (Magnetic Resonanace Imaging) is showing that the tumor is not fully removed in surgery. That usually happens in these kinds of tumors because it is ... Read Full »