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Decompressive Craniectomy

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About Decompressive Craniectomy

Decompressive craniectomy is a life-saving neurosurgical procedure performed to relieve dangerously increased pressure inside the skull caused by brain swelling. Part of the skull is temporarily removed to allow the swollen brain to expand safely and...

Overview

The surgery includes: Emergency brain imaging Removal of a skull section Brain pressure relief Intensive care monitoring Preservation of brain blood flow Conditions requiring decompressive craniectomy include: Severe traumatic brain injury Massive stroke Brain hemorrhage Brain swelling due to infection After swelling improves, the removed skull bone may later be replaced through reconstructive surgery. Patients usually require prolonged ICU and rehabilitation support.

Understanding The Procedure

Symptoms That May Require Decompressive Craniectomy

  • ⦾ Severe head injury
  • ⦾ Loss of consciousness
  • ⦾ Brain swelling
  • ⦾ Neurological deterioration
  • ⦾ Increased intracranial pressure

Recovery & Outlook

Decompressive craniectomy can save life and reduce severe brain damage in critical neurological emergencies. Long-term recovery depends on the severity of the original brain injury and rehabilitation progress.

Risks

  • ⦾ Infection
  • ⦾ Bleeding
  • ⦾ Brain tissue injury
  • ⦾ Seizures
  • ⦾ Long-term neurological disability

Post-Operative Care

  • ⦾ Intensive neurological monitoring
  • ⦾ Prevent pressure on the unprotected skull area
  • ⦾ Continue rehabilitation therapy
  • ⦾ Attend regular neurosurgical follow-up visits
  • ⦾ Monitor for seizures or infection

Doctors Who Perform Decompressive Craniectomy

Meet experienced neurology (brain care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform decompressive craniectomy.

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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