We most commonly use the procedure to diagnose and treat brain tumors. However, a craniotomy can be done for various reasons including to repair an aneurysm (when an artery expands and balloons out), ...
The main treatment option for pituitary tumors involves surgical removal of the tumor. The two types of pituitary tumor surgery are transsphenoidal surgery and craniotomy. Transsphenoidal surgery is ...
Traumatic acute subdural hematomas frequently warrant surgical evacuation by means of a craniotomy (bone flap replaced) or decompressive craniectomy (bone flap not replaced). Craniectomy may prevent ...