Suboccipital craniectomyStereotactic RadiosurgeryNauseaMicrovascular decompressionIntracranialParasagittal MeningiomaSurgerySymptoms such as headachesAnesthesiaIncisionResectionBiopsyNeckSurgeriesOutcomesMastoidectomyInvolvesProcedureVertigoGaitTumorsHemorrhageSevere headacheDescribePatientSkullNeurologicalPatientsSide effectsDouble visionPain
Suboccipital craniectomy6
- Objective: Chiari I malformation is treated with suboccipital craniectomy with cervical laminectomy, a procedure which has been associated with the possibility of pre-existing or iatrogenic occipitocervical instability. (elsevierpure.com)
- The patient (4-year-old male) initially had a suboccipital craniectomy with C1 laminectomy and duraplasty and presented with recurrence of posterior headaches and neck pain 4 months after original surgery. (elsevierpure.com)
- These patients may benefit from suboccipital craniectomy for decompression. (medlink.com)
- A suboccipital craniectomy is an effective procedure that can make more room for the cerebellum and relieve pressure on the spinal cord. (txneurosurgeryllp.com)
- A suboccipital craniectomy is performed under general anesthesia. (txneurosurgeryllp.com)
- We have the best neurosurgeons in Dallas Texas, that have successful performed countless Suboccipital Craniectomy and many other more complex procedures. (txneurosurgeryllp.com)
Stereotactic Radiosurgery1
- Various treatment modalities have been used to treat TN, including pharmacotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, suboccipital craniotomy with microvascular decompression (MVD) or partial sensory rhizotomy (PSR), and percutaneous procedures such as glycerol rhizotomy, balloon microcompression or radiofrequency rhizotomy [ 1 , 2 ]. (e-jyms.org)
Nausea6
- The patient in this case was a 79-year-old woman who presented with acute-onset confusion, headaches, nausea, and vomiting. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- We report a case of intraventricular and subdural pneumocephalus occurring 2 months after a second right-sided MVD for recurrent trigeminal neuralgia in a patient who presented acutely with confusion, severe headaches, nausea, and vomiting after a 2-month symptom-free period. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Gross structural brain lesions and serious neurologic residua are not part of concussion, although temporary disability can result from symptoms (such as nausea, headache, dizziness, memory disturbance, and difficulty concentrating [postconcussion syndrome]), which usually resolve within weeks. (msdmanuals.com)
- They frequently present with headache, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, and a striking difficulty standing or walking. (medlink.com)
- Onset is sudden and the major symptoms of cerebellar stroke are occipital headache, vertigo, nausea and vomiting, and unsteady gait. (medlink.com)
- Less common symptoms often indicative of large tumors include headache, facial numbness, ataxia, and nausea/vomiting. (neurosurgicalatlas.com)
Microvascular decompression1
- 4 ] Tension pneumocephalus is an uncommon complication after a retrosigmoid craniectomy for a microvascular decompression (MVD) and even rarer to occur in a delayed manner without previous symptoms. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Intracranial5
- Tension pneumocephalus is a rare complication after intracranial procedures and craniotomy. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Craniotomy: involves removing a portion of the skull to access the brain, to evacuate hematomas (accumulation of blood), remove intracranial foreign bodies, repair skull fractures, or relieve intracranial pressure caused by swelling or edema. (avitishospital.com)
- Decompressive Craniectomy: In cases of severe brain swelling or elevated intracranial pressure, a decompressive craniectomy may be performed - removing a large portion of the skull to allow the brain to expand and reduce pressure. (avitishospital.com)
- intracranial extracerebral hemorrhage more typically presents with headache and alteration in the level of consciousness, although focal neurologic deficits may also be present, notably as a consequence of tissue shift and brain herniation. (radiologykey.com)
- Awake craniotomy is a brain surgery in patients who are kept awake when it is indicated for certain intracranial pathologies. (afpm.org.my)
Parasagittal Meningioma1
- We report a case of a 59 year old man who developed venous air embolism (VAE) during an elective craniotomy for parasagittal meningioma resection. (afpm.org.my)
Surgery3
- When craniotomy is undertaken, the goals of surgery are to minimize morbidity and to maximize the extent of tumor removal. (medscape.com)
- If an aneurysm has ruptured, an open surgery called craniotomy may be used. (citytocoastneurosurgery.com.au)
- When a patient experiences symptoms such as headaches, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and numbness in the arms or legs due to Chiari malformation, surgery may be necessary. (txneurosurgeryllp.com)
Symptoms such as headaches1
- Olfactory groove schwannomas are predominantly located in the anterior cranial fossa, often resulting in symptoms such as headaches, anosmia, visual disturbances, personality changes, and cognitive deficits. (neurosurgery.directory)
Anesthesia1
- The aim of this case report is to describe a craniotomy performed under electroacupuncture on an elderly patient with multiple comorbidities who was awake during the procedure and in whom this procedure, if it had been performed under general anesthesia, would have carried high risk. (afpm.org.my)
Incision1
- A craniotomy involves making an incision in the scalp and creating a hole known as a bone flap in the skull. (citytocoastneurosurgery.com.au)
Resection1
- A larger craniotomy for extensive resection may then be recommended. (medscape.com)
Biopsy1
- In patients who harbor aggressive malignant lesions, which often preclude surgical cure, biopsy can prevent the need for an extensive craniotomy. (medscape.com)
Neck1
- Chiari Malformations of the Cranio-cervical Junction that may be causing syringomyelia or neck pain and headaches. (citytocoastneurosurgery.com.au)
Surgeries1
- Craniotomy surgeries are used in these cases to lessen the pressure by draining off the blood. (wikipedia.org)
Outcomes1
- Pain after craniotomy is a common occurrence[ 96 ] and associated with poor outcomes. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Mastoidectomy1
- Methods The authors conducted a retrospective review of 23 patients undergoing a combined mastoidectomy and middle cranial fossa craniotomy for the treatment of a tegmen defect. (medscape.com)
Involves1
- A craniotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removal of a portion of the skull, or cranium, to access the brain. (neurosurgicalassociatespc.com)
Procedure5
- Craniotomy is a relatively common surgical procedure with a high incidence of postoperative pain. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- A craniotomy is a procedure that is done to open part of the skull to access the brain. (oncolink.org)
- Recovery from a craniotomy will depend on the type of procedure you have had. (oncolink.org)
- When left open, the procedure is known as a Craniectomy. (citytocoastneurosurgery.com.au)
- After the procedure, the patients may have a headache or feel nauseated. (neurosurgicalassociatespc.com)
Vertigo1
- The DSM provides the following physical symptoms of concussion: fatigue, disordered sleep, headaches and/or vertigo/dizziness. (braininjuryhelp.com)
Gait1
- A 59-year-old female with a history of diabetes mellitus presented with progressive headaches and gait disturbance evolving for 6 months. (ruralneuropractice.com)
Tumors3
- Craniotomy would be needed by patients suffering from conditions within skull, like brain tumors. (neurosurgicalassociatespc.com)
- Headaches are one of the most common symptoms of brain tumors. (neurosurgicalassociatespc.com)
- Biopsies and surgical treatment of brain tumors generally require a craniotomy. (neurosurgicalassociatespc.com)
Hemorrhage1
- Headache is present in about 35% of patients with infarct and 70% of those with hemorrhage. (medlink.com)
Severe headache1
- The person may become sleepy, behave abnormally, lose consciousness, vomit, develop a severe headache, have mismatched pupil sizes, and/or be unable to move certain parts of the body. (wikipedia.org)
Describe1
- In this study, we describe our experience with suboccipital craniotomy in patients with TN and present a thorough review of the literature. (e-jyms.org)
Patient4
- Strategies to ameliorate craniotomy pain demand interventions during all phases of patient care: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative interventions. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Here, we presented a case of a 50-year-old female patient suffering from slightly headache who received breast cancer modified radical mastectomy in 2004, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings revealed abnormal lesions of diffuse skull which were misdiagnosed as skull metastasis, and the relevant literatures were also reviewed. (biomedcentral.com)
- More than 1 year later, the patient experienced a slight headache which was relieved with antipyretic analgesics. (biomedcentral.com)
- The patient was operated on through a left-sided suboccipital craniotomy to remove the largest lesion since it was the symptomatic and life-threatening one. (ruralneuropractice.com)
Skull2
- Most craniotomies have the same side effects and recovery time, so we'll ignore the whole range of reasons for them and focus on the important thing: Somebody way smarter than you will have his (or her) fingers in your skull. (blogspot.com)
- A craniotomy can be performed on any part of the skull depending on the location of the brain that needs to be accessed. (neurosurgicalassociatespc.com)
Neurological1
- Neurological examination revealed no abnormalities other than the slight headache. (biomedcentral.com)
Patients1
- We retrospectively reviewed the medical records and radiologic findings of patients with TN who underwent suboccipital craniotomy with MVD or PSR from 1994 to 2013. (e-jyms.org)
Side effects1
- There are risks and side effects related to having a craniotomy. (oncolink.org)
Double vision1
- During that 24-hour period, soldiers would be checked for double vision, headaches, ringing ears as well as having their short-term memory and concentration tested. (tbilaw.com)
Pain3
- A review of craniotomy pain management detailing all the considerations for each phase of care is currently unavailable. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- The goal of this review is to create an alembic for the design of a standardized pain management protocol for craniotomy in the context of the development of an ERAS protocol for neurosurgery. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- This work is based on pertinent literature published from 1996, the date of a pivotal pilot study on craniotomy pain,[ 11 ] until 2017, by searching Pubmed, Cochrane Central Register, and Google Scholar using a combination of medical subject headings (MeSH) terms and free-text words to identify manuscripts related to postcraniotomy pain and ERAS protocols. (surgicalneurologyint.com)