Hydrocephalus, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 4

A family member's inquiry about a patient with an urgent medical condition? Dear Dr. Ding, I am a family member of a patient. My surname is Lai, and I live in Miaoli. I would like to ask some questions regarding my father's condition. Two weeks ago, my father fell at h...

Is a brain tumor the same as a brain cyst? Hello Doctor: During my last visit to the Pingtung Christian Hospital, the doctor mentioned that I have a brain cyst. Is this a type of brain tumor? He also suggested that I need surgery to remove it. Is surgery absolutely necessary? How...

The state of a vegetative patient with rigidity? Dear Dr. Chang, Two years ago, my father fell from the roof, resulting in a frontal lobe injury. After surgery, his consciousness improved (although his physical condition was poor, he kept complaining about stomach pain and wanti...

Is 1 centimeter of hydrocephalus serious? Is surgery necessary? Hello Dr. Chang, My baby experienced an unexplained intracranial hemorrhage at 3 and a half months old (without any trauma or vigorous shaking). A CT scan was performed on the day of the hemorrhage, and the hospital...

Surgical intervention for cerebral hemorrhage? Hello, doctor: Is surgery always necessary for hemorrhage in the lateral ventricles and the fourth ventricle? Is the risk of surgery significant? Are there other methods for treatment?

After surgery for a meningioma, if hydrocephalus occurs, are there other treatment options available? Hello, my mother is 67 years old and started experiencing urinary incontinence, facial drooping, unsteady walking leading to frequent falls, and difficulty swallowing liquids sin...

Surgical Methods for Hydrocephalus Hello Dr. Chang! My father is 70 years old and was previously paralyzed in bed due to a stroke. He currently has hydrocephalus (which existed before the stroke but was untreated due to the stroke) and is experiencing seizures. He is taking antic...

Subarachnoid hemorrhage Hello, I would like to ask about subarachnoid hemorrhage, for example: what causes subarachnoid hemorrhage? Is it caused by trauma or is it a complication of a disease? Also, what is the likelihood of subarachnoid hemorrhage leading to hydrocephalus? Thank...

Hypertension Hello, doctor. A 45-year-old male with hypertension has suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and has undergone two drainages. His Glasgow Coma Scale score has improved from 5 to 8, but he has undergone a tracheostomy, so there is no score for the verbal response. Currently...

About hydrocephalus? Dear Doctor, My uncle underwent a minor surgery where a programmable valve was implanted in his brain. It has been less than two months, and his condition seems to have shown no progress; he still appears to have low energy. He developed hydrocephalus due t...

Hydrocephalus My father is unable to walk due to hydrocephalus and underwent a ventriculostomy in the hospital. He tends to be drowsy when sitting but feels better when lying down. A CT scan revealed that the central part of his brain appears dry. The doctor mentioned that the ce...

Hydrocephalus Hello: My father is 68 years old (he has diabetes) and recently underwent a CT scan which revealed hydrocephalus. He had surgery on March 4, and his condition was stable post-operation, although he experienced some dizziness. However, on March 14, the dizziness wors...

Is there a risk of excessive drainage after ventricular-peritoneal shunt surgery? Hello Doctor: My father underwent a ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery at National Taiwan University Hospital over a year ago due to a diagnosis of hydrocephalus. Recently, he exhibited symptoms sim...

Why does the brain become sunken after surgery for a brain injury? Hello Doctor, my grandmother (76 years old) had a car accident four months ago, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. The doctors diagnosed her with intracranial hemorrhage, and she underwent two brain surgeries....

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

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...

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...

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...

Cerebral edema Cerebral edema is a condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the brain, leading to increased intracranial pressure. It can be caused by various factors, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, infections, tumors, or metabolic imbalances. Sym...

Hydrocephalus is a medical condition characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain. This buildup can lead to increased intracranial pressure, which may cause various neurological symptoms. There are two main types of hydrocepha...