In a craniotomy, a surgeon removes a small piece of the scalp to get access to your brain. At the end of the surgery, they will put the piece of skull back. This is usually done so a surgeon can treat conditions such as brain tumors, clots, or aneurysms.
An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses
To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.