craniotomy
craniotomy
Definition
cra·ni·oto·my (krā′nē ät′ə mē)
noun pl. -·mies
the surgical operation of opening the skull, as for brain operations or in childbirth
craniotomy
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- undergo: He was transferred to Stoke Royal Infirmary and underwent a front temporal craniotomy to evacuate the haematoma.
- have: The Claimant was then advised that the only alternative was for him to have a craniotomy.
- perform: The trigeminal nerve is exposed by performing a Craniotomy ( small hole in the skull behind the ear ).
- call: The surgeon will then create an opening in your skull, called a craniotomy, over the AVM.
- include: Patients were treated according to standard protocols including emergency craniotomy where necessary.
- follow: CSF lactate ³ 4 nmol/L has high sensitivity and specificity for bacterial meningitis following craniotomy.
Adjective modifier
- awake: Awake craniotomy with propofol infusion has become increasingly popular for the optimal excision of brain tumors located in eloquent areas.
- frontal: Case 70 Recurrent craniopharyngioma A young adult with recurrent headaches Findings The lateral skull film demonstrates a previous frontal craniotomy.
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