EasyHealsAbout Craniotomy
A craniotomy is a surgical procedure where a section of the skull bone is temporarily removed to access the brain. It is performed to treat various brain conditions.
Causes / Typical Use Case
Brain tumorsblood clotsbrain swellinganeurysm repairepilepsy treatmentskull fractures
Next Steps
After a craniotomy, patients typically stay in the ICU for monitoring, followed by a general ward stay. Rehabilitation therapy may be recommended to aid recovery. Follow-up appointments with the neurosurgeon are crucial.