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Chronic Subdural Hematoma : Treatments

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Treatments Overview Articles

Chronic subdural hematoma
The goal is to control symptoms and minimize or prevent permanent damage to the brain. Corticosteroid medications may be used to reduce any swelling of the brain. Anticonvulsant medications, such as phenytoin, may be used to control or prevent sei...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 18, 2006

Specific Treatments Articles

Craniotomy
A craniotomy is the surgical removal of part of the skull to expose the brain. Purpose A craniotomy is the most commonly performed surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Craniotomy
Surgical removal of part of the skull to expose the brain. Purpose A craniotomy is the most commonly performed surgery for brain tumor removal .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Craniotomy: Correcting Your Problem
Craniotomy: Correcting Your ProblemWhat your surgeon does during your craniotomy depends on your problem. But no matter what, every measure is taken to avoid damage to normal tissue.Brain InjuryThe source of bleeding is controlled and blood is rem...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Craniotomy
A craniotomy is a procedure to remove a lesion in the brain through an opening in the skull (cranium). Purpose A craniotomy is a type of brain surgery.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Craniotomy
A craniotomy is a procedure to remove a lesion in the brain through an opening in the skull (cranium). Purpose A craniotomy is a type of brain surgery.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Reasons for a Craniotomy
Reasons for a CraniotomyCertain problems keep the brain from working right. Access to the brain is needed to correct these problems.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Other Treatments After Craniotomy
Other Treatments After CraniotomyAfter a craniotomy, medications are often prescribed to treat side effects and help you feel better. If you had surgery for a brain tumor, you may also have chemotherapy or radiation.MedicationsIf medications are p...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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