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How Long Does It Take To Come To Consciousness After A Decompressive Craniectomy Brain Surgery?
Hi, My mother was in unconsicious state when we brought her to hospital & later doctors confirmed its the case of decompressive craniectomy where 90% of the brian had a blood clot condition and surgery was needed. Without any further delay we got the surgery done and now its about a week she is still in ICU with very little body movements observed during cough,sneeze or in response to try and wake her up. A second CT scan confirmed there is NO blood clot build-up and her BP remains stable.She tries to open her eyes but she couldn't and she remains in unconsicious state/deep sleep state. we are really worried & concerned about her condition and next steps to be taken. Any advise or direction on second opinion is appreciated!
Regards,
Satish
Regards,
Satish
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Dr. Haleema,
General & Family Physician's Response
General & Family Physician's Response
Dear Mr Satish well I would say your mother is very lucky because with the amount of Cerebral bleed you mentioned survival chances even after craniectomy is very less so the neurosurgeon has done a good job please sit back relax and pray for her recovery which may take a long time though
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