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What does the patient experience after surgery to treat acoustic neuroma?
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Most people experience fatigue and head discomfort following the surgery. Problems with balance and head and neck stiffness are also common. The mortality rate of this type of surgery is less than 2%
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What does acoustic neuroma mean?
Acoustic Neuroma is a brain disease in which certain parts of the brain degrade resulting in deafness. There are currently no treatments for this disease other than surgery.
What are the risks of surgery to removie an acoustic neuroma?
stroke, damage to the brain stem, infection, leakage of spinal fluid and damage to the cranial nerves. Hearing loss and/or tinnitis often result from the surgery
What kind of surgery was it?
Hammertoe and Neuroma foot surgery
What happens during a transplant surgery?
The things that can happen during a transplant surgery are that, the patient will be put under general anesthesia and made to sleep. Once the patient is asleep, the surgeon will start the transplant surgery. After the surgery,the patient may experience some discomfort and pains at the area of surgery.
What has the author Mirko Tos written?
Mirko Tos has written: 'Surgical solutions for conductive hearing loss' -- subject(s): Surgery, Deafness, Otosclerosis 'Cartilage tympanoplasty' -- subject(s): Tympanoplasty, Ear Cartilage, Articular cartilage, Methods, Surgery 'Surgical Solutions for Conductive Hearing Loss (DISCONTINUED (Manual of Middle Ear Surgery))' 'Acoustic Neuroma'
What is the cost of brain surgery?
Brain surgery is expensive but it depends on a lot of factors such as complications after surgery and how long your hospital stay is. I had brain surgery in November of 2006 but I had complications that left my left side weaker than my right and was required to have extensive therapy and over a month and half hospital stay. Over all, my bills have reached close to $750,000 or more. That is not including prescription costs since my surgery.
What treatments are available for patients with acoustic neuromas?
surgery, radiation, and observation. The physician and patient should discuss the pros and cons of the different options prior to making a decision about treatment
Is every patient tested for HIV before surgery?
The patient is not tested for HIV prior to surgery.
What is the purpose of preparing for surgery?
Preparing for surgery helps the patient understand what to expect before surgery and ensures the patient is physically and psychologically ready for the surgery.
What aftercare does a pancreatectomy patient receive?
After surgery, patients experience pain in the abdomen and are prescribed pain medication. Follow-up exams are required to monitor the patient's recovery and remove implanted tubes.
What does the post-op exam schedule for an eye surgery patients depend on?
This schedule depends on the patient's healing, and any complications he or she might experience.
What is the daily life of a surgeOn?
surgery, surgery, and more surgery. checking on the patient that performed surgery on.
