A craniectomy is a surgery that a neurosurgeon performs for severe brain swelling. The skull can be placed in the abdomen or the freezer for replacement later on. Sometimes synthetic skulls are made as well. #neurosurgery #neurosurgeon #craniectomy | Dr. Betsy Grunch - Ladyspinedoc

Craniotomy vs. Craniectomy - what’s the difference? Dr. Gurneet Singh Sahni, Senior Consultant- Neuro and Spine Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, explains: Craniotomy: Bone is removed, brain surgery is performed, and the bone is fixed back with titanium plates. Craniectomy: Bone is removed but not replaced - usually done in emergency cases with raised brain pressure due to trauma, bleeding, or coma. Both are critical, life-saving procedures in neurosurgery - and with advancements today, brain su