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Evacuation of Intracranial Hematoma

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About Evacuation of Intracranial Hematoma

Evacuation of intracranial hematoma is a neurosurgical procedure performed to remove blood collections inside the skull caused by trauma, bleeding disorders, or ruptured blood vessels. Removing the hematoma helps reduce pressure on the brain and prev...

Overview

The surgery may involve: Craniotomy or burr hole access Removal of accumulated blood Control of active bleeding Brain pressure relief Intensive neurological monitoring Doctors perform hematoma evacuation for: Epidural hematoma Subdural hematoma Intracerebral hemorrhage Traumatic brain bleeding The surgical approach depends on hematoma size, location, and severity of brain compression.

Understanding The Procedure

Symptoms That May Require Evacuation of Intracranial Hematoma

  • ⦾ Severe headache
  • ⦾ Loss of consciousness
  • ⦾ Weakness or paralysis
  • ⦾ Vomiting
  • ⦾ Confusion or seizures

Recovery & Outlook

Timely hematoma evacuation improves survival and neurological recovery. Long-term outcomes depend on the severity of bleeding and speed of treatment.

Risks

  • ⦾ Re-bleeding
  • ⦾ Brain swelling
  • ⦾ Infection
  • ⦾ Seizures
  • ⦾ Neurological deficits

Post-Operative Care

  • ⦾ Maintain close neurological observation
  • ⦾ Take medications regularly
  • ⦾ Attend follow-up brain imaging evaluations
  • ⦾ Participate in rehabilitation if required
  • ⦾ Monitor for worsening neurological symptoms

Doctors Who Perform Evacuation of Intracranial Hematoma

Meet experienced neurology (brain care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform evacuation of intracranial hematoma.

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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