Aneurysm, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 2

One and a half months after brain surgery, there is a sudden sensation of numbness in the head? Hello, doctor. I underwent brain aneurysm surgery on June 7, 2018, and my recovery has been quite good; my bodily functions are generally normal. However, the left side of my head wher...

My wife is currently recovering after surgery for a brain aneurysm? Hello, doctor: My wife has successfully undergone surgery for a brain aneurysm and is currently recovering. I would like to ask how long it will take before she can engage in sexual intercourse, or if it will be ...

Dr. Chang, does the ventricular-peritoneal shunt system have a lifespan or can it become damaged? Hello Dr. Chang, my mother is currently 57 years old. At the end of 2015, she underwent surgery for a cerebral hemorrhage at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where a cerebral ane...

Examination of Intracranial Aneurysms Hello Doctor: The brain MRI (without contrast) from my health check-up shows a suspected 3mm internal carotid artery aneurysm. After one year, which follow-up examination is the better option, MRI or CT scan? Should the examination include co...

Postoperative Mental Status after Aneurysm Rupture Surgery Hello, doctor. My mother is 61 years old. On August 6th of this year, she suddenly fainted and was taken to the nearest Cathay General Hospital for emergency treatment. The doctors diagnosed her with a ruptured aneurysm, ...

Inquire about the sequelae after cerebral aneurysm surgery? Hello, my father underwent surgery on January 30, 2016, for a left-sided cerebral aneurysm measuring 1.5 cm, during which five clips were applied. Postoperatively, he developed right-sided hemiparesis and damage to the a...

The term "後頸" translates to "nape" in English, which I have a lump on the back of my neck, approximately 1 to 2 cm in diameter. It is not painful or itchy. I'm unsure if it is an "aneurysm" or a "lipoma." What treatment options are ava...

Could you please provide more context or specify what aspects of physiological needs you would like to know about? Hello, I have a cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and I underwent Gamma Knife surgery nearly three years ago, but I still haven't fully recovered. The i...

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm I would like to ask about my mother. On October 20, 2016, she fell into a coma due to a ruptured cerebral artery, with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 at that time. After surgery and the placement of a drainage tube, she was discharged in January and ha...

Coma scale score of 5 or 6? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my mother, who suffered a ruptured intracranial aneurysm on March 7. The doctors mentioned that there is significant hypoxia in the left hemisphere of her brain. Currently, she has a nasogastric tube and a trach...

Should cerebral venous aneurysms be actively managed? I fainted on January 8, 2016, and after an MRI examination, a neurologist assessed that I have a vascular malformation (approximately 1.4 cm, located in the right frontal lobe, about 2.5 cm from the intracranial space) and rec...

Issues Related to Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms Dear Dr. Chang, I have an elderly family member who is 81 years old (born in 1934). On Lunar New Year's Eve this year, she experienced a ruptured aneurysm (subarachnoid hemorrhage) and was sent to the hospital in a coma. After e...

Cervical disc herniation issues? My mother experienced severe pain in her left arm six months ago, requiring steroid injections for pain relief. An X-ray indicated the presence of bone spurs in her neck, and further MRI was recommended. Unfortunately, in early September, she suff...

Cerebral microangioma Hello, my girlfriend, who is 37 years old, often experiences dizziness and headaches. After undergoing a brain MRI at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (without contrast), it was found that she has a cerebral microaneurysm with signs of hemorrhage (iron de...

Spider web mold Dear Dr. Ding, My mother was admitted to the emergency room at the end of September due to severe headaches. After examinations, the hospital diagnosed her with a cerebral hemorrhage and she was immediately taken to surgery. After the operation, the doctor discov...

The possibility of recovery from hemiplegia? My friend was in a car accident on March 19, where the right side of his brain was directly impacted by a truck. He was urgently taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with traumatic intracranial hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, a...

Postoperative Care for Cerebral Hemorrhage Dear Director Hsieh, My mother experienced a ruptured cerebral aneurysm last year, which led to subarachnoid hemorrhage. She has recovered well after surgery. However, I would like to inquire about any other precautions we should take s...

Regarding skull issues? For my 70-year-old mother, who underwent surgery for a ruptured cerebral aneurysm and had her skull removed, we are considering whether to use a titanium alloy cranial implant or to reattach the original skull bone (which has been preserved at low temperat...

Carotid-cavernous fistula What are the current treatment options for carotid-cavernous fistulas in modern medicine? How effective are these treatments? Are there any potential complications or risks involved? Thank you for your clarification!

Intracranial aneurysm I was diagnosed with an intracranial aneurysm and underwent embolization surgery a year ago. I have been on medication (Clopidogrel) for three months post-surgery, and my doctor informed me that I need to continue the medication for six months. I would like ...