Before craniotomy surgery, you’ll meet with your surgeon, who’ll carefully plan the procedure. They’ll order several tests to assess your health and the reason for your surgery.

This type of craniotomy is done to treat a condition where brain tissue extends into the spinal canal, known as a Chiari malformation. It also can treat brain tumors, aneurysms, cavernous …

While a craniotomy is a serious procedure, most patients make a full recovery and do not experience complications. Penn Medicine’s neurology specialists can discuss the procedure …

The pterional or frontotemporal craniotomy is the workhorse of the supratentorial approaches. Because of its simplicity, flexibility, efficiency, and familiarity to neurosurgeons, this corridor is …

Craniotomies are designated or named by the bone that is removed. A frontotemporal, parietal, temporal, or suboccipital craniotomy are examples of craniotomies done to remove brain …

May 14, 2025 · What is frontotemporal craniotomy? Frontotemporal craniotomy is a surgical procedure where a section of skull over the frontal and temporal lobes is removed to access …

If a craniotomy involves 2 contiguous regions of the skull, it is named for both regions (eg, frontotemporal craniotomy, also rendered as fronto-temporal craniotomy); if 3 regions are...

Johns Hopkins neurosurgeons are highly skilled and experienced in all types of craniotomy including newer, less invasive options for brain tumor surgery, aneurysm surgery and other …

Sep 14, 2020 · A pteronial craniotomy, or frontotemporal craniotomy, involves removing part of the pterion. Your surgeon makes an incision behind your hairline, letting them access …