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Brain Biopsy - Open

This procedure involves a craniotomy to access the cerebral cortex or subcortical structures for the direct excision of suspicious tissue. The anatomical goal is to obtain a macro-specimen of a lesion for histopathological analysis to determine malignancy or infection.

Official Updated Mar 12, 2026 19 instruments 2 photos
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On this tableStraight Mayo ScissorCurved Mayo ScissorMetzenbaum ScissorPenfield DissectorGerald Debakey Tissue ForcepsFrazier Dura Scissorand 13 more

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