Incision of the skull as a surgical approach or to relieve intracranial pressure is:
A) craniectomy.
B) stereotaxic radiosurgery.
C) ventriculoperitoneal shunt
D) trephination.

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Incision of the skull is commonly known as trephination. Trephination is one of the oldest surgical procedures to relieve intracranial pressure. It involves drilling a small hole in the skull to allow the release of pressure caused by brain swelling, hemorrhage, or infection. Craniectomy involves the removal of a part of the skull, whereas stereotaxic radiosurgery and ventriculoperitoneal shunt are different surgical procedures that do not involve incision of the skull.

Incision of the Skull as a Surgical Approach or to Relieve