Overview:
Craniotomy surgery involves the removal of a bone opening in the skull. A section of the head is called a bone flap to access the brain beneath. Depending on the issue, a craniotomy can be performed in a small or large area. It can treat Brian’s tumor, blood clots, aneurysms and AVMs, Foreign objects (bullets), swelling, or infection. The bone flap is often replaced with small plates and screws at the end.
What is craniotomy?
The area of the skull (cranium) is to be removed from a craniotomy. The surgeon will then repair the problem and replace or cover the bone flap with screws and plates. The procedure is a craniectomy if the bone flap cannot be returned.
Figure 1. Common craniotomies are frontotemporal and temporal.
CRANIOTOMY (BONE REMOVAL)
A high-speed drill is used to drill small holes in the skull (burr holes). Although this sounds risky, it is quite safe when done correctly. The surgical saw (craniotomies) is used to connect the burrs and create a “window in the skull” through which brain surgery can take place. The bone flap is kept sterile and usually returned to its original position after the operation.
Who is responsible for the craniotomy procedure?
A neurosurgeon performs a craniotomy procedure. Some have additional training in skull-base surgery. One neurosurgeon might work alongside a team that includes head-and-neck surgeons, and otologic, reconstructive, and oculoplastic surgeons. If your case is complicated, ask your neurosurgeon about the training they have received.
Instruments are used in craniotomy
Jalal Surgical Recommended Following Instrument For Spinal Craniotomy Surgery