Craniotomy
Alternate Names : Brain Surgery
What happens later at home?
Most people need to stay in the hospital from 5 to 14 days after a
craniotomy. Their activity is slowly increased. It is common for people to feel tired for
6 weeks after surgery. Depending on the area of the brain affected, the person
may need physical therapy, occupational therapy, or
speech
therapy to regain normal function.
If surgery was performed for a cancerous brain tumor, radiation
therapy or chemotherapy may be needed.
What are the potential complications after the procedure?
Complications from a craniotomy may include the following:
bleeding into the brain, which may require a second craniotomy
infection
allergic reactions to anesthesia
stroke
seizures
swelling of the brain, which may require a second craniotomy
permanent brain damage with associated disabilities
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