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Craniectomy vs Craniotomy - What's the difference?

craniectomy | craniotomy | see also |

In surgery terms the difference between craniectomy and craniotomy

is that craniectomy is the surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, to relieve intracranial pressure while craniotomy is the surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, prior to a treatment. The bone flap is replaced at the end of the operation.

craniectomy

English

Noun

(craniectomies)
  • (surgery) The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, to relieve intracranial pressure.

    • See also

    * craniotomy

    craniotomy

    English

    Noun

    (craniotomies)
  • (surgery) The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, prior to a treatment. The bone flap is replaced at the end of the operation.

    • See also

    * craniectomy