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craniotomy Definition

cra·ni·oto·my (krā′nē ätə 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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