craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma (24 images)

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  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. CT scan showing optical tracking system which builds three dimensional image and allows the surgery to be guided with greater accuracy...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Patient is anaesthetized and intubated for ventilation. Endotracheal tube is fixed in place using adhesive tape. Barium markers are placed on the forehead...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Patient's head secured by clamp with pins. Surgeons plan the optimum route to tumour using three dimensional optical tracking system...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Positions of barium markers registered with optical tracking system via probe...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Surgical clips used to staple sterile drapes to head...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. First incision into scalp from ear to ear...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Artery forceps and blue surgical clips keep the scalp pinched stemming bleeding. As the scapl is peeled back, the periosteum, the tissue that covers the bone is revealed...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
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  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Positions of barium markers checked again with optical tracking system via probe...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Burr holes being created using an air powered craniotome, craniotomy drill. This will create a removable piece of bone called bone flap...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Burr holes being created using an air powered craniotome, craniotomy drill. This will create a removable piece of bone called bone flap...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Burr holes being created using an air powered craniotome, craniotomy drill. This will create a removable piece of bone called bone flap. Burr holes are now being linked using a rotating saw that creates a flap of bone that can be removed...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. The bone flap is removed exposing the dura and meninges...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Bone flap removed the dura is now being incised in order to access the tumour...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Bone flap removed the dura is now being incised in order to access the tumour...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Bone flap removed the dura is now being incised in order to access the tumour...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Suction to drain blood away from primary tumour site...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. General view showing surgeon removing tumour...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Tumour removed in small pieces. ..©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Haemostasis. Blood vessels secured using diathermy and application of surgicel, an alginates seaweed derivatives, an absorbable gauze which aids clotting. Hydrogen peroxide is also applied, this creates local heat and speeds up formation of a blood clot...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Haemostasis. Blood vessels secured using diathermy and application of surgicel, an alginates seaweed derivatives, an absorbable gauze which aids clotting. Hydrogen peroxide is also applied, this creates local heat and speeds up formation of a blood clot...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. The wound is filled with saline. The dura is sutured closed with fine sutures...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Bone flap being stitched into place...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com
  • Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Skin of the scalp closed over the bone...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com