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Can a person die from having skull surgery?
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Yes, death is a rare complication and it depends on what type of the surgery which is done with craniotomy (open the skull).
Answered 8/2/2021
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Depending upon the reasons for craniotomy, the morbidity and mortality rates do vary. But yes, this is indeed critical surgery often, and risk goes with the territory.
Answered 7/30/2021
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