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Craniotomy

For Craniotomy we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Cancer, Ear Surgery, Pituitary and Surgery.

(kray-nee-AH-toe-mee) An operation in which an opening is made in the skull.

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Surgery performed on the skull where a portion of bone is removed to gain access to the brain, and the bone is PUT BACK in its place.

Surgery performed on the skull where a portion of bone is removed to gain access to the brain, and the bone is put back in its place.

Surgical opening of the skull to gain access to the intracranial structures.

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