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What Causes Swelling At The Incision Site Post Brain Surgery?

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Posted on Tue, 10 Jan 2017
Question: My husband had 2 brain surgeries due to a fall while on Coumadin. Now there is swelling in the area of the surgeries. He is in hospice at the time. Should wee try to havr more surgery?
He has many aneurysm operation,5 bypasses and a TAVR inAugust, 2016
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Do not see any benefit from surgery.

Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.

From what I understand the imaging has shown only swelling and no active bleeding. In that situation I would not recommend surgery. It can not do much for the swelling it would have no benefit.

The best remedy for swelling is time, it will subside eventually. Anti swelling medication like Mannitol or steroids may in some cases help for a short amount of time when there is increased intracranial pressure, but only for a few days not for a long time. Otherwise there are no other interventions, only supportive treatment I am afraid.

I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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What Causes Swelling At The Incision Site Post Brain Surgery?

Brief Answer: Do not see any benefit from surgery. Detailed Answer: I read your question carefully and I understand your concern. From what I understand the imaging has shown only swelling and no active bleeding. In that situation I would not recommend surgery. It can not do much for the swelling it would have no benefit. The best remedy for swelling is time, it will subside eventually. Anti swelling medication like Mannitol or steroids may in some cases help for a short amount of time when there is increased intracranial pressure, but only for a few days not for a long time. Otherwise there are no other interventions, only supportive treatment I am afraid. I remain at your disposal for other questions.