Stereotaxis, Steriotactic Radiosurgery

Question 1

Stereotaxis

Answer 1

Method used in neurosurgery for locating points within the brain using external, 3-D frame of reference

Question 2

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Answer 2

Non-surgical treatment that uses precisely targeted radiation to small tumors in the brain

Question 3

Electrocorticography

Answer 3

Intracranial electroencephalogram (iEEG); performed using electrodes attached to the surface of the brain during surgery

Question 4

Craniotomy

Answer 4

Surgical procedure which a piece of the skull (bone flap) is removed allowing access to the brain and is replaced after surgery

Question 5

Craniectomy

Answer 5

Surgical procedure where a piece of the skull is removed and not replaced