Hydrocephalus treatment shunt
How Serious Is shunt surgery? How long does a shunt operation take? Is shunt surgery painful? Can you live a normal life with a shunt? How long does a shunt last? can you fly with a VP shunt? Hydrocephalus treatment shunt The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical insertion of a drainage system, called a shunt. It consists […]
Hydrocephalus treatment options
What is the best treatment for hydrocephalus? Can hydrocephalus be cured naturally? Can hydrocephalus be treated without surgery? Can hydrocephalus be treated with drugs? Hydrocephalus treatment options The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical insertion of a drainage system, called a shunt. It consists of a long, flexible tube with a valve that keeps fluid from the […]
Hydrocephalus treatment drugs
Can hydrocephalus be treated with drugs? What medication is commonly used to treat hydrocephalus? Can hydrocephalus be cured naturally? Does hydrocephalus go away? What is the survival rate of hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus treatment drugs What medication is commonly used to treat hydrocephalus? Acetazolamide is the most suitable drug alone or in combination with furosemide for treatment […]
Cranioplasty surgery recovery
What to Expect after Cranioplasty? After Cranioplasty Surgery Recovery You will wake up in recovery, and after about an hour you will be transferred to the neurosurgical floor or to the NCCU (neurosurgical intensive care unit). Your nursing staff will continually monitor you for any signs of a complication, and measure your pulse, blood pressure, […]
Cranioplasty surgery after stroke
Who performs the procedure? What happens before surgery? What happens in the surgery? Recovery from Cranioplasty Cranioplasty Risks How long does it take to recover from Cranioplasty? Cranioplasty is a surgical procedure performed to restore a defect on the cranial vault after a previous decompressive craniectomy made for traumatic brain injury, ischemic or hemorrhagic disease, […]
Complications of Varicose Veins
Complications of Varicose Veins Varicose Vein Complications In addition to the several side effects of varicose veins, there are several complications that may occur. These complications are rare but, if present, usually develop several years after initial diagnosis for most patients. The complication vary greatly in severity but some effects have the potential to be […]
Stapled haemorrhoidectomy recovery
Recovery after Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy You will be able to leave the hospital on the day of the surgery itself. This is usually after about 6-8 hours after the operation, when the effect of anaesthesia has gone. You should have urinated once before you can leave the hospital. This is because some people experience urinary retention […]
stapled haemorrhoidectomy procedure
stapled haemorrhoidectomy procedure what are the stapled haemorrhoidectomy steps? Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is surgical technique for treating hemorrhoids, and is the treatment of choice for third-degree hemorrhoids (hemorrhoids that protrude with straining and can be seen on physical exam outside the anal verge. Persistent or intermittent manual reduction is necessary). Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is a misnomer since […]
stapled hemorrhoidectomy complications
stapled hemorrhoidectomy complications The risks of stapled hemorrhoidectomy include bleeding, infection, anal fissuring (tearing of the lining of the anal canal), narrowing of the anal or rectal wall due to scarring, persistence of internal or external hemorrhoids, and, rarely, trauma to the rectal wall. Immediate complications (first week) were: severe pain in 5.0% of all patients, bleeding (4.2%), thrombosis […]
Leg pain after varicose vein surgery
How long will my leg hurt after vein surgery? Recovery You will have some pain from the cuts (incisions) the doctor made. Your leg may feel stiff or sore for the first 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will give you pain medicine for this. You can expect your leg to be very bruised at […]