Chiari decompression makes more room for the herniated cerebellum, relieving pressure on the brain.
Craniotomy is a surgical procedure in which a bone flap is temporarily removed from the skull so doctors can access the brain.
Cranioplasty is a surgical repair of a defect or deformity of the skull.
Decompressive hemicraniectomy is a neurosurgical procedure for stroke and traumatic brain surgery that removes part of the skull and allows the brain room to expand.
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a type of radiation for brain tumor patients that delivers precisely focused, high-dose X-ray beams to a small, localized area of the brain.
Subdural drainage is a type of craniotomy to remove blood products caused by a subdural hematoma.
Third ventriculostomy is a surgical procedure used to treat certain forms of obstructive hydrocephalus.
Ventricular drainage is a process that removes cerebrospinal (CSF) fluid from the brain to relieve pressure inside the skull.