What is a Brain Hemorrhage?
A brain hemorrhage occurs when blood vessels in the brain rupture and blood leaks into the brain tissue. This can damage brain cells and cause serious health problems. Brain bleeding can occur as a result of trauma (head injuries), aneurysms, high blood pressure, cerebrovascular disease, blood clotting disorders or as a side effect of certain medications. Brain hemorrhages usually require urgent intervention because they can affect the functioning of the brain and can be life-threatening. Surgical intervention in the treatment of cerebral hemorrhage depends on the location and severity of the bleeding.
How Are Brain Hemorrhage Surgeries Performed?
Surgical intervention in the treatment of cerebral hemorrhage is performed to locate the bleeding, stop the bleeding, clean the blood from the brain tissue or reduce the pressure. Brain hemorrhage surgeries may differ depending on the patient’s condition and the type and location of the bleeding. The surgical process usually consists of the following steps:
- Preparation and Anesthesia:
The patient is put to sleep under general anesthesia. Since brain hemorrhage surgery is usually an emergency, the patient’s response to anesthesia is quickly monitored. The surgeon opens part of the head to access the brain. - Identifying the Bleeding Area:
Various imaging techniques (CT scan, MRI) can be used to identify the source of brain bleeding. Direct intervention is performed in the bleeding area. - Stopping and cleaning the bleeding:
The vessels in the bleeding area are repaired, blood deposits are cleaned and pressure on the brain tissue is reduced. The source of the bleeding is removed, thus preserving the normal function of the brain. - Reducing Brain Pressure:
In case of swelling of brain tissue after bleeding, brain pressure can be controlled with additional surgical procedures. In some cases, drainage of brain fluid can be performed to reduce intracranial pressure.
Conditions and Symptoms Requiring Brain Hemorrhage Surgeries
Brain hemorrhages usually require surgical intervention when
- Severe headaches and nausea: Brain hemorrhage is characterized by symptoms such as severe headaches, nausea and vomiting.
- Loss of Consciousness or Changes in Mental State: A brain hemorrhage can cause loss of consciousness, confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding.
- Paralysis or Muscle Weakness: Depending on the area of bleeding, paralysis or weakness may occur on one side of the body.
- Seizures Bleeding in the brain can cause seizures.
Why Metropol Health Group for Brain Hemorrhage Surgery?
Metropol Health Group provides services with experienced surgeons specialized in neurosurgery and neurological diseases and medical devices with advanced technology. It offers fast, safe and effective treatment approaches for emergencies such as brain hemorrhage. Metropol Health Group’s team of expert surgeons create treatment plans tailored to each patient, and surgical processes are managed with modern surgical techniques, prioritizing patient health. The aim is to ensure the highest patient satisfaction in both surgical and postoperative recovery processes.