What is Head Trauma?
Head trauma is a serious injury caused by blows to the head that can cause damage to the brain, skull bones, blood vessels, nerves and other tissues. Head trauma can develop for a variety of reasons, including accidents, falls, severe blows, traffic accidents or sports injuries. Head injuries present with symptoms such as headache, loss of consciousness, seizures, vomiting, visual disturbances, loss of balance and behavioral changes. The severity and impact of the trauma can directly affect brain function and quality of life.

How Are Head Trauma Surgeries Performed?
Treatment for head trauma depends on the type and severity of the trauma and the area of the brain affected. Surgery may be necessary if the trauma has resulted in broken skull bones, bleeding in the brain tissue or swelling of the brain. The aim of the surgery is to relieve pressure on the brain, stop bleeding, repair fractures in the skull bones and protect brain tissue. Head injury surgeries can be performed as follows:

1. Preparation and Anesthesia:
   Head injury surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. The patient is completely asleep and the surgeon makes an appropriate incision to access the injured area.
2. Brain hemorrhage and swelling after trauma:
   If bleeding in the brain has formed a hematoma (bleeding deposit), the surgeon clears the hematoma. To control bleeding, blood vessels are repaired and, if necessary, vascular ligation is performed.
3. Fractures of the Skull Bones:
   If there are fractures of the skull bones, the fractures are repaired and the displaced bone fragments can be straightened. In some cases, screws or plates may be inserted to heal the fractures.
4. Brain Pressure Relief:
   To relieve increased pressure due to swelling of the brain or edema (swelling) of the brain tissue, the surgeon may make a hole in the skull (craniotomy). This hole is made to relieve the swelling of the brain.
5. Monitoring After Surgery:
   After surgery, the patient is taken to the intensive care unit and the recovery process is carefully monitored. Regular follow-up is performed to ensure that brain functions stabilize, bleeding stops and no complications develop.

Conditions and Symptoms Requiring Head Trauma Surgeries:
Conditions requiring surgical intervention due to head trauma are as follows:

• Massive bleeding in the brain (intracranial hematoma)
• Large fractures of the skull bones
• Severe swelling or edema of the brain (increased brain pressure)
• Foreign bodies entering the skull (e.g. bullets or broken bone fragments)
• Severe damage to brain tissue (brain tears)

Treatment Methods and Why Metropol Health Group?
Metropol Health Group stands out with its expert surgical team and state-of-the-art health infrastructure in the treatment of head trauma. For the successful realization of the surgery:

• Advanced Technological Equipment: Precise interventions are performed with the latest technology devices used in neurosurgery and trauma surgeries.
• Experienced Expert Staff: Safe surgical interventions performed by neurosurgeons and anesthesiologists experienced in treating head trauma.
• Intensive Care Support: Postoperative patients’ vital functions are carefully monitored and the risk of complications is minimized.
• Holistic Patient Follow-up: The treatment process after head trauma is completed with psychological support, physical rehabilitation and neurological follow-up.

Metropol Health Group aims to achieve the best results by rapidly intervening in patients with head trauma and similar emergencies.