Brain, Surgery FAQ - Page 20

Severe brain injury from a car accident? Hello Dr. Ding, my brother had a serious car accident on October 16, 2010, which resulted in severe damage to his right brain. After surgery, he developed a blood clot in the left brain and was transferred to another hospital around Octobe...

Hearing impairment caused by brain injury? Hello Dr. Chang, my father is 72 years old and suffered a left brain injury due to a fall. He has been discharged from the hospital, but he is experiencing hearing loss in his left ear. He describes that if the surrounding noise is a bit...

Epilepsy surgery Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with a brain tumor due to both generalized and focal seizures. I have undergone Gamma Knife radiosurgery, 30 sessions of IMRT, and traditional surgery. Since starting medication, I have not experienced any generalized seizures, but ...

Cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: I had a cerebral arteriovenous malformation in middle school and later underwent gamma knife surgery. I have been monitored for three years and have fully recovered. Now that I am about to graduate from...

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?

Coma after brain surgery due to a car accident? My mother was hit by a motorcycle while crossing the street and suffered a severe intracranial hemorrhage. She was urgently taken to the hospital, where the doctor reported extensive bleeding and significant edema in the posterior p...

Intracranial hemorrhage with coma? Hello doctor, my father-in-law fell from a height of about three meters yesterday and hit the back of his head directly on the ground, resulting in intracranial hemorrhage. He is currently in a coma, with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 4 and is n...

Medical consultation Hello, Doctor: I would like to consult a specialist regarding the following questions: 1. What is ventricular hemorrhage? What is intracerebral hemorrhage? 2. If both ventricular hemorrhage and intracerebral hemorrhage are diagnosed simultaneously, what cou...

Post-operative deterioration after gastric surgery with recurrent fever? Continuing from the previous issue, I appreciate Dr. Ke's patience and willingness to respond. Currently, the patient is intubated and relies on mechanical ventilation. Previously, the doctor mentioned ...

excuse me? After experiencing intracranial hemorrhage, there are several important considerations to keep in mind during recovery. Since the injury occurred from a fall while riding a bike, and there was a reported hematoma of nearly 1 cm, likely a subdural hematoma, it is crucia...

3T MRI and MRA of the brain Hello Dr. Ding: I would like to ask if it is necessary to undergo an MRA examination after having already completed a 3T MRI of the brain? Thank you!

Basilar skull fracture Dear Dr. Hsieh, I have suffered a skull base fracture and was in a coma for about 7 days. It took around 20 days for me to fully regain consciousness and recognize people, with only some vague memories. Now, nearly 3 months have passed, and I am recovering...

Is the presence of persistent flashes of light related to arteriovenous malformations? Hello, Doctor! I was hospitalized last December due to bleeding from an arteriovenous malformation. After receiving medication to lower intracranial pressure, I regained consciousness, but my l...

Symptoms of terminal brain tumor? Hello: My grandmother has a brain tumor (in the terminal stage). What are the symptoms and treatment options? However, the tumor is large and encases the main blood vessels, making it very dangerous, and many doctors are hesitant to operate. Plea...

What medications or precautions should be considered for damage to the right frontal lobe? Hello Doctor, my father (67 years old) sustained a contusion on the contralateral frontal lobe due to a car accident one week ago. After four days of observation, the doctor decided to perf...

Fistula caused by rectal cancer? Thank you for your response. The fistula is caused by poor healing after the resection of rectal cancer, which was operated on 10 years ago, and the rectal cancer has been cured. Two years ago, I fell and underwent surgery for drainage from the br...

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...

Slipped and hit the back of the head? Hello, my husband slipped on a thin layer of ice on an asphalt road and fell, hitting the back of his head hard against the ground. I immediately called out to him, but he did not respond at all. I saw him lying on the ground with his eyes wi...