Question 1

i had meningioma res., complications: a sah, hydrocephalus, cerebellar tonsillar herniation, and emergency craniotomy. what's my future hold?

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Depends: Depends on whether you have any residual neurological problems.

Question 2

i have recently begun experiencing severe dizziness and associated balance issue for unknown reasons. i am a healthy 44 yo female s/p craniotomy 18 ye?

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Get a CT: You need to contact your doctor and probably need an updated CT of your head.

Question 3

hello, what is awake craniotomy?

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Just what it says: A surgical procedure to open the skull bone is a craniotomy. Awake means the patient is awake during all, but usually only a part of the procedure. This is often done to ensure that vital areas such as speech centers are not damaged during surgery. Sometimes brain stimulation is used to detect brain tissue responsible for certain symptoms pertinent to the operation such as seizure "auras".

Question 4

what would cause you to need a craniotomy?

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Many conditions: Neurosurgeons perform craniotomy to treat conditions that affect the brain. These include bleeding, infections, tumors, congenital and acquired abnormalities, traumatic injuries.

Question 5

what should i be prepared for after craniotomy?

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Recovery: Having a craniotomy for tumor or other elective process is generally safe. Most patients don't have severe long term headaches and usually are taking tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed a week or so later. Depending on the underlying problem and location there will be concerns for seizures, weakness/paralysis, or speech problems after surgery.

Question 6

where to find details of the craniotomy procedure?

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Your Neurosurgeon: There are different types of craniotomies. Once you discuss with your neurosurgeon what type and location then yo can reference some craniotomy videos online. Aans has a you tube channel featuring brain surgeries. Also can look at neurosurgery textbooks and see some basic data in a majors bookstore.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: craniotomy?

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Opening the skull: This is a surgical procedure that opens a window in the skull to access the brain and its blood vessels and coverings. The bone is usually put back at the end of the procedure.

Question 8

what should i be prepared for after getting a craniotomy?

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Nothing : Why did you get craniotomy? 
Watch out for seizures and that is about it. 
Youcan actually lead a normal life style.

Question 9

any tips? what should i do to be prepared for after a craniotomy?

Accepted Answer

Brain surgery: Craniotomy is a general word for brain surgery.  Risks include stroke, weakness, paralysis, seizures, trouble with speaking or understanding, numbness or tingling, clumsiness or even death.  But a skilled neurosurgeon can usually get patients through it safely, with about 90 percent chance they will be the same after surgery as before.  Headache pain is easily manageable with pills, rarely shots!

Question 10

what should i be prepared for after a craniotomy? how long is recovery?

Accepted Answer

Craniotomy: Recovery is typically based on the length and type of craniotomy. Most people recover quite quickly but having said that it really depends on what is being done and this should be discussed before surgery with the neurosurgeon.

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I had meningioma res., complications: a sah, hydrocephalus, cerebellar tonsillar herniation, and emergency craniotomy. what's my future hold?

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I have recently begun experiencing severe dizziness and associated balance issue for unknown reasons. i am a healthy 44 yo female s/p craniotomy 18 ye?

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Hello, what is awake craniotomy?

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What would cause you to need a craniotomy?

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What should i be prepared for after craniotomy?

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Where to find details of the craniotomy procedure?

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What is the definition or description of: craniotomy?

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What should i be prepared for after getting a craniotomy?

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