craniectomy
Craniectomy: The surgical removal of a portion of the skull. This procedure is performed to treat craniostenosis or to relieve increased intracranial pressure due to swelling of the brain. Reference: Medical Terminology for Health Professionals, Sixth Edition
a craniectomy
a craniectomy
Surgical intervention is typically performed to treat a patient with craniostenosis. The surgery involves the reshaping of the skull to correct the abnormal fusion of the cranial sutures. In cases of increased intracranial pressure, a shunt may be placed to divert excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to another part of the body, relieving the pressure.
Craniectomy
pharyngectomy procedure is performed to treat cancers of the pharynx
Endocscopy is a common procedure performed to examine and treat a portion of the digestive system. In endoscopy, a "scope" or camera is inserted into the digestive tract to examine its structures.
to treat cholesteatoma; a second-look procedure is generally performed to ensure that the entire cholesteatoma was removed during the initial procedure.
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, or UPPP procedure. This procedure is performed to enlarge the airway by removing or shortening the uvula and removing the tonsils and adenoids, if present, as well as part of the soft palate or roof of the mouth.
A cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure performed to treat cholelithiasis and cholecystitis.
The procedure is usually performed in an outpatient setting.