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Brain Surgery


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Alternate Names : Craniotomy, Neurosurgery, Surgery - Brain

Definition

Brain surgery treats lesions of the brain and its surrounding structures through an opening (craniotomy) in the skull (cranium).

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The hair on part of the scalp is shaved. The scalp is cleansed and prepared for surgery. An incision is made through the scalp and a hole is drilled through the skull. A piece of the skull is removed (usually temporarily) and the surgery is performed, after which the bone is replaced and secured in place.

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• Definition
• Brain Surgery: Overview & Description
• Brain Surgery: Indications
• Brain Surgery: Expectations after Surgery
• Brain Surgery: Convalescence & Recovery
• Brain Surgery: Risks
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Review Date : 8/10/2003
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D, MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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