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What is the difference between a craniotomy and a craniectomy?
  1. A craniotomy removes a part of the skull and allows the surgeon to perform the craniectomy
  2. They are the same thing
  3. A craniotomy removes a part of the skull and replaces it once the procedure is finished. A craniectomy removes a part of the skull and does not replace it.
  4. A craniotomy allows access into the patient’s spinal column. A craniectomy is repairs the patient’s spinal column.
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Answer: C - The difference between a craniotomy and a craniectomy is that a craniotomy temporarily removes part of the patient’s skull to allow access inside the skull or brain during the procedure. The skull is then replaced once the procedure is completed, while a craniectomy removes a part of the patient’s skull and does not replace it once the procedure is completed.
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