craniotomy part 6

Reasons for the Procedure
A craniotomy may be performed to for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, the following:

diagnosing, removing, or treating brain tumors
clipping or repairing of an aneurysm
removing blood or blood clots from a leaking blood vessel
removing an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) - an abnormal mass of blood vessels (arteries and veins)
draining a brain abscess - an infected pus-filled pocket
repairing skull fractures
repairing a tear in the membrane lining the brain (dura mater)
relieving pressure within the brain (intracranial pressure) by removing damaged or swollen areas of the brain that may be caused by traumatic injury or stroke
treating epilepsy - a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to seizures
implanting stimulator devices to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease or dystonia (a type of movement disorder)
There may be other reasons for your physician to recommend a craniotomy.

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