Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Craniotomy

Surgical incision into the cranium.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Surgical incision into the cranium.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Craniotomies
  • Craniectomy
  • Craniectomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

consider also SKULL /surg

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History Note

65(64)

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  1. E04w.525.190w

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NLM Classification

WL 368

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Craniotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003399. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003399
  2. Craniotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craniotomy
  3. Craniotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q514921