APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A craniotomy is a surgical procedure in which a part of the skull is temporarily removed to expose the brain and perform an intracranial procedure.

Detailed explanation-2: -An operation in which a small hole is made in the skull or a piece of bone from the skull is removed to show part of the brain. A craniotomy may be done to remove a brain tumor or a sample of brain tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -The surgeon uses special tools to remove the section of bone (the bone flap ). After the brain surgery, the surgeon replaces the bone flap and attaches it to the surrounding bone with small titanium plates and screws. If part of the skull bone is removed and not replaced right away, it is called craniectomy.

Detailed explanation-4: -A craniectomy is a type of surgery to remove a portion of your skull. This helps relieve extra pressure on your brain. Your brain sits inside the strong bones of your skull. These bones help protect your brain.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is a hemispherectomy? A hemispherectomy is where half of your child’s brain is either totally or partly removed or disconnected from the rest of the brain. It is a rare surgical procedure done for epilepsy not responsive to medications. It is typically done in children and occasionally in adults.