Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Craniotomy

A craniotomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the skull, known as a bone flap, is temporarily removed to give a neurosurgeon access to the brain. After the underlying problem has been treated, the bone flap is usually replaced and secured. Craniotomy is a fundamental technique in neurosurgery and is use…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 8× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-5020 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

A craniotomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the skull, known as a bone flap, is temporarily removed to give a neurosurgeon access to the brain. After the underlying problem has been treated, the bone flap is usually replaced and secured. Craniotomy is a fundamental technique in neurosurgery and is used to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the brain, including tumours, aneurysms, bleeding within or around the brain such as intracerebral and extradural haematomas, infections, and the consequences of traumatic brain injury. By exposing the affected area, the procedure allows surgeons to remove abnormal tissue, repair blood vessels, evacuate blood clots, or relieve pressure caused by swelling or haemorrhage. The operation is performed under careful anaesthesia and monitoring, and outcomes depend on factors such as the underlying condition, its severity, and the patient's overall health. Research relevant to this topic includes studies of outcomes in patients undergoing craniotomy for spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage, the management of intracerebral haemorrhage and its surgical considerations, and surgical treatment of extradural haematoma. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research in Neurological Research and Therapy relevant to craniotomy and neurosurgical management of brain conditions.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Neurological Research and Therapy (ISSN 2470-5020).

Journal editorial board
Ian J Martins · Australia Giuseppe Lanza · Italy Ion Codreanu · United States

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