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You are having surgery (an operation) on your brain. The medical word is craniotomy (say crane-ee-ot-oh-me). This surgery can be done for many reasons, such as: - to remove a growth (tumor or cyst) - to take a sample of tissue (biopsy) - to remove a blood clot - to repair arteries or veins - to drain pus from an infection (an abscess) - to repair a break in the skull (fracture) - to place an implant such as a shunt that helps brain fluid flow (English) Black & White
Catalogue Number:
265611Body Location:
- Brain and Nerves
Diagnosis and Therapy:
- Rehabilitation and Recovery,
- Surgery and Procedures
Disorders and Conditions:
- Injuries and Wounds
Keywords:
- Neurology,
- Neurosurgeon,
- Neuro,
- Neurosurgery,
- Neurological,
- Cranium,
- Cranial,
- Defect,
- Condition
Demographic:
- Adults,
- Older Adults
Program:
- Surgical Services
Format:
BookletRevision Date:
January 14, 2021Reproduction Rights:
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