This sheet helps explain what your child will see in the operating room.

This sheet explains what happens before surgery in a way that kids can understand.

This sheet explains surgery in a way that kids can understand.

After a craniotomy, medicines are often prescribed to treat side effects and help you feel better. If you had surgery for a brain tumor, you may also have chemotherapy or radiation.

Learn what happens in the hospital after craniotomy.

Learn about the types of procedures used in craniotomy.

Learn what to expect the day of your surgery.

As your surgery nears, you may wonder about your future health care needs. You may also have questions about how to prepare for your craniotomy. This information can help.

Learn about the problems that may need a craniotomy.

Mastoidectomy can remove infected bone and growths from the middle ear. But it may not always improve your hearing in the affected ear. Read on to learn more.