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About Burr Hole Surgery

Burr hole surgery is a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure in which small openings are created in the skull to access the brain for drainage, pressure relief, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure is commonly used for brain bleeding, fluid dra...

Overview

The procedure may involve: Creation of one or more small skull openings Drainage of blood or fluid Pressure relief within the skull Placement of drainage systems Neurological monitoring Common indications include: Chronic subdural hematoma Hydrocephalus Brain abscess drainage Emergency intracranial pressure management Burr hole surgery is often performed under general anesthesia with imaging guidance.

Understanding The Procedure

Symptoms That May Require Burr Hole Surgery

  • ⦾ Headache
  • ⦾ Confusion
  • ⦾ Weakness
  • ⦾ Drowsiness
  • ⦾ Neurological deterioration

Recovery & Outlook

Burr hole surgery effectively relieves brain pressure and improves neurological symptoms in many patients. Recovery depends on the underlying neurological condition and overall brain health.

Risks

  • ⦾ Infection
  • ⦾ Bleeding
  • ⦾ Seizures
  • ⦾ Fluid leakage
  • ⦾ Recurrence of hematoma

Post-Operative Care

  • ⦾ Keep surgical dressings clean and dry
  • ⦾ Attend imaging follow-up appointments
  • ⦾ Monitor for fever or worsening symptoms
  • ⦾ Avoid strenuous activities temporarily
  • ⦾ Continue prescribed medications

Doctors Who Perform Burr Hole Surgery

Meet experienced neurology (brain care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform burr hole surgery.

Dr Prahlad S T

Dr Prahlad S T

MBBS, DNB - General Surgery, DNB - Neurosurgery

KMC: 79627

Consultant Brain (Neuro) & Spine Surgeon

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Dr Rajkumar Pannam

Dr Rajkumar Pannam

MBBS, MS, General Surgery, MCh, Neurosurgery, Fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Japan.

KMC: APN20130001365TKT

Consultant Neurosurgeon

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Arun Kumar M A

Arun Kumar M A

MBBS, MS General Surgery,DNB General Surgery,MCh Neurosurgery

KMC: 94243

Consultant Neurologist

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