Hydrocephalus, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 2

Postoperative Care for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery Hello, doctor. At the beginning of 2020, I had a tumor in the fourth ventricle and underwent craniotomy for tumor resection. After the surgery, I developed symptoms of hydrocephalus and subsequently had a ventriculoperiton...

The possibility of removing the drainage tube? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask, last November I underwent surgery to place a drainage tube from my right brain to my stomach to address the issue of hydrocephalus. I would like to know if it is possible to remove this drainage tub...

Hydrocephalus specialist Dear Doctor, My mother recently underwent a CT scan due to dementia, which unexpectedly revealed issues related to hydrocephalus. After a preliminary discussion with a neurosurgeon, we have decided to proceed with a shunt placement procedure. I would lik...

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm with right-sided hematoma? Hello, my mother is 59 years old and has high blood pressure. She hasn't been taking her medication regularly. On Friday night, she suffered a ruptured aneurysm and was admitted to the hospital. Her blood pressure was low...

What should be done about hydrocephalus? Will cerebellar hydrocephalus affect the brain? Previously, there was a brain surgery and a spinal drainage catheter was placed for 5 months.

Is it necessary to address hydrocephalus in a patient who has been in a coma for over six months following a car accident? In late November last year, the patient was involved in a car accident, suffering a head injury from a rear-end collision, resulting in a coma and dilated pu...

Cognitive and behavioral dysfunction after brain surgery, leading to an inability to perform activities of daily living? Hello Doctor, my father experienced symptoms such as tremors, fainting, and general weakness in January, leading to multiple hospital visits. Initially, an EEG...

Is performing a ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery helpful for regaining consciousness in a patient who has been in a semi-comatose state for nearly four months? My father is 69 years old and underwent surgery for a meningioma nearly four months ago. After the surgery, he experie...

Management of Hydrocephalus Hello Doctor, my father-in-law is currently about 75 years old. He suffered a brain injury and hydrocephalus from a car accident in 2004, and underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement (initially with an adjustable shunt that was removed due to inf...

Hydrocephalus Consultation My mother, who is 50 years old, has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. One hospital suggested performing a lumbar puncture to drain fluid first, followed by a shunt placement, arguing that the pathway from the brain to the lumbar spine is obstructed, ma...

Can brain edema recur? My daughter-in-law is 27 years old and had undergone surgery for hydrocephalus during her kindergarten years. Recently, she has been experiencing persistent headaches and excessive sleepiness, and she has to walk with her head down slowly. I'm not sure...

Recurrence after hydrocephalus surgery? Hello, doctor. My father is 84 years old. He was in a car accident at the age of 79, which resulted in a brain injury and a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8. At that time, his language abilities were impaired, and he could only speak a maximum...

Subarachnoid hemorrhage Hello doctor, my father is 71 years old. On January 29th, during the Lunar New Year, he was admitted to the emergency room due to fever and vomiting. The doctor diagnosed him with subarachnoid hemorrhage (the amount of bleeding is unknown) and pulmonary tu...

Hydrocephalus Surgery Evaluation My father suffered multiple fractures due to a car accident and is experiencing issues such as double vision and hydrocephalus. Although his overall health is gradually improving, the symptoms of hydrocephalus are becoming increasingly severe. We ...

Cerebral atrophy leading to compensatory hydrocephalus with dementia symptoms, is it suitable for ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery? Hello Doctor, my father is 66 years old and has a history of Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, diabetes, and mental illness. In October 2019, he...

Treatment of cerebral edema? My husband underwent brain tumor surgery four months ago and is currently experiencing hemiplegia and symptoms of cerebral edema (MRI shows infiltration of brain tissue with fluid accumulation, while the ventricles are normal). The attending physician...

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt, hydrocephalus, brain tumor? Hello Doctor, my father underwent surgery last August due to a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. After the surgery, he developed hydrocephalus and underwent another procedure to have a drainage catheter installed. However, hi...

Hydrocephalus - Drainage Issues Hello, Doctor! My mother has been experiencing dizziness and difficulty walking due to intracranial hemorrhage from a head injury. Initially, we thought it was temporary, but it has persisted. Some doctors suspect it might be hydrocephalus, which c...

After the surgery for hydrocephalus, there is confusion and a constant desire to go home? Hello Dr. Lai, My father suffered a head injury due to a work accident in late October last year, resulting in a skull fracture, intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and fronta...

Which surgical method is more effective for hydrocephalus? Hello doctor, my mother has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus at the age of 69. After evaluations from two doctors, one suggested that spinal drainage carries minimal risk, while the other recommended brain drainage. When...