Brain, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 24

Hydrocephalus-related information? Dr. Chiu: Please email me the relevant information regarding hydrocephalus. Your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. BEST REGARDS, W.T. Lin

Surgery Hello, doctor. I am a brain tumor patient. After undergoing gamma knife treatment, I experienced a worsening of my condition. The intensity-modulated radiation therapy was also ineffective, and I continue to have fluid accumulation. The physician has now suggested surgery...

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you two questions. The first one is about my boyfriend, who is the same age as me, 16 years old. He accidentally hit the back of his head against a hard wall. A few seconds aft...

Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea Dr. Chen: I would like to ask if the condition of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea can lead to death due to the gradual loss of cerebrospinal fluid. Recently, I have noticed that my complexion has been poor, with some darkening. Additionally, if...

Cerebral contusion My father has been in bed for nearly four months due to a severe brain injury. He has a tracheostomy and is still undergoing suctioning. The doctors' assessments so far have not been very optimistic, as the extent of his brain injury is significant and con...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) My father has been lying in bed for almost four months due to a severe traumatic brain injury. The extent of the brain damage is significant, and the doctors currently assess that he may never be able to get out of bed. I would like to ask about his G...

ICH Hello Dr. Chen: My classmate was involved in a motorcycle accident on February 9, 2004, where he sustained significant head trauma and bleeding from both ears. He was rushed to the hospital, where the doctors performed an emergency craniotomy on the left side of his brain, fo...

Cranial atrophy and depression? The doctor suggested that the issue with the brain tumor may have improved, leading to bone depression, and recommended that I consult the original surgeon for an examination. I really want to go back and ask that doctor, but... his response made m...

Cranial atrophy and depression? After a car accident, due to intracranial hemorrhage, the skull was removed and placed in the hospital for six months before being reattached. A year after the reattachment, it led to skull atrophy and depression. What could be the cause of this? I...

Brain tumor Recently, I went for an examination due to a missed menstrual cycle and discovered abnormal pituitary function. Further tests diagnosed a pituitary adenoma, but after surgery, the specimen was found to be a malignant germ cell tumor. Question: What is the relevant i...

Prolactin-secreting tumor My wife discovered a tumor about five years ago after her menstrual period did not return and her breast milk did not subside following childbirth. After taking medication, she experienced various discomforts, including headaches and nausea. Approximatel...

Intracranial lipoma Hello, recently a family member underwent a health check and was found to have an intracranial lipoma. Over the past year, they have experienced symptoms such as dizziness and headaches, which have become severe enough to require a week-long hospitalization. T...

Brain tumor Dear Doctor, My father is 53 years old and has been diagnosed with a brain tumor for nearly a year. Since the diagnosis, the tumor has not grown, but the cerebral edema has worsened. His symptoms primarily include headaches, pulsatile tinnitus, tinnitus, unsteady gai...

Interventional therapy Dr. Ding, my mother suddenly suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while traveling in mainland China on December 8. She was diagnosed with a hemorrhage due to a cerebral artery aneurysm. After undergoing minimally invasive interventional surgery, she regained cons...

Brain issues Hello… In the past two to three weeks, I have experienced pain when lightly pressing on my scalp while washing my hair (specifically on the top of my head). I would like to know if this is related to the scalp or if it could be a brain issue. A few months ago, I also...

Intracranial hemorrhage Hello Dr. Shao: My friend had a motorcycle accident on December 4, 2003, resulting in an intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). He underwent a craniotomy the next day, and a piece of his skull was preserved in cold storage. He had an endotracheal tube and a nasoga...

Ventricular tumor Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. My girlfriend underwent surgery to remove a ventricular tumor at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in July, and it has been four months since then. In the first two months, her recovery was quite good, but in...

Head injury? Hello, doctor: My girlfriend was injured on her head by her father after drinking (domestic violence). As a result, there is a dent in her skull, and she is experiencing pain, dizziness, and some nausea. Should I take her to see a neurosurgeon or a neurologist? Thank...

Ventricular drainage catheter Hello: My girlfriend has recently undergone surgery for a ventricular tumor, and the doctor mentioned the need for a ventricular drainage catheter. I would like to ask: 1. What precautions should be taken after the placement of the ventricular draina...

Gas poisoning? The gas stove was accidentally turned off, and I didn't realize it until half an hour later when I noticed a strong gas smell throughout the entire house. I quickly turned it off, and it took about half an hour for the smell to dissipate. Besides feeling short...