Hospital photos of brain surgery
A Houston-based hospital live tweets photos of brain surgery to explain to an audience each step involved.
Prepping the patient
The patient is wheeled down the hall.
Marking the surgical site
Dr. Kim marks the surgical site with a sterile marker.
Holding the scalp flap
This Greenberg Retractor will hold the scalp flap.
Keeping the bone flap sterile
Dr. Kim hands the bone flap to a nurse to keep it sterile during surgery.
First glimpse
Surgeons have the first glimpse of the brain.
Vein of lebbe
These 2 veins are part of the vein of lebbe on the brain's surface.
Watching on the screen
Dr. Kim can see where he is on the computer screen in relation to the MRI.
Locating the tumor
This is the team's first glimpse of the tumor.
Closing the incision
The surgeons close the incision.
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