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There are widely two types of surgical procedures to treat subdural hematomas which include-
In this treatment procedure, a portion of the skull is removed temporarily so that the Neurosurgeon can access and remove the hematomas. The hematoma is removed using suction and irrigation and then flushed with the fluid. The flap is then placed back and secured with screws and metal plates. This procedure is carried out under general anesthesia. Sometimes, if there is severe swelling of the brain, the bone flap is not replaced and is usually preserved in the freezer. This is procedure is called decompressive craniectomy. After the brain swelling subsides, the bone flap is replaced at a later stage usually after 6-12 weeks.
In this treatment procedure, a small hole is made in the skull and then a flexible rubber tube is inserted through which the hematoma is drained out. This procedure is used for subdural hematomas that develop a few days or weeks after a minor head injury also known as chronic subdural hematomas. To prevent recurrence, the tube is left in place for a few days to drain any remaining blood in the brain. This surgical procedure is done under general anesthesia and in some conditions can also be done under local anesthesia.
If you have been diagnosed with chronic subdural hematoma and your doctor had suggested you to undergo intracranial bleeding surgery, then get a second opinion from experienced Neurosurgeon in Dubai UAE for intracranial bleeding. To learn more about the procedure, risks involved and the expected outcomes.
Department of Neurosurgery - Zulekha Hospital, First Floor - Block B - 204th Rd, Al Nahda - Al Nahda 2 - Dubai