Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Dr. Aria Sabit: What you need to know about keyhole craniotomy

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Cranial surgery (craniotomy) is a medical procedure that involves a cut into the skull to allow access to the brain or its blood vessels. Neurosurgeons, like Dr. Aria Sabit of the Michigan Brain and Spine Physicians Group PLLC, would likely recommend the use of a minimally invasive surgical procedure called keyhole craniotomy for specific cases where a small incision can be done to allow an adequate exposure of the brain or blood vessels without compromising surgical outcomes.


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Keyhole craniotomy is a treatment option for aneurysms, head injuries, and infection. It is also used to treat brain tumors such as acoustic neuromas, skull base tumors, and meningiomas. Doctors note that keyhole surgery usually results in faster recovery, minimal scarring, and less pain than open craniotomy. Though this type of procedure has been shown to reduce risks, specialists in general cranial surgery, like Dr. Aria Sabit, would say that it’s still important to educate patients about the possible complications before they undergo the surgery to ensure that their expectations are realistic and that the goals of the medical operation are clear.


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In cranial surgery, risks vary according to the location of the brain which the procedure will affect. For instance, if the surgery is done in the part of the brain that controls speech, then speech may be affected. Some general complications include pneumonia, seizures, and hemorrhage. Following a craniotomy, patients should receive quality post-operative care to address risks should they occur, to assist in their recovery, and to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.

For more information about Dr. Aria Sabit’s practice, go to DrAriaSabit.LiveJournal.com.