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Frontotemporal craniotomy involves an incision made
through the front of the skull and above the eye in order to access the brain.
During the procedure, a bone flap is removed and then stitched back in place.
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Conditions Treated with Frontotemporal Craniotomy:
Frontotemporal craniotomy may be performed in cases such as brain trauma, brain tumors, blood clots, cerebral aneurysm, brain abscess, epilepsy, abnormal blood vessels and severe nerve and facial pain.
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There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to frontotemporal craniotomy.
Anesthesia with Frontotemporal Craniotomy:
Frontotemporal craniotomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Frontotemporal Craniotomy:
Possible risks following frontotemporal craniotomy include brain damage, stroke, coma, infection, hemorrhage, brain swelling, seizures and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience vessel contraction leading to necrosis.
Recovery from Frontotemporal Craniotomy:
Total recovery from frontotemporal craniotomy takes one to four weeks, or longer.
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