Risks of craniotomy

Risks of craniotomy

The risks associated with craniotomy are important to appre - ciate in discussing operations with patients and family , and in evaluating patients who deteriorate postoperatively . Specific risks depend on the anatomy of each approach. T he following - figures quoted in brackets will vary significantly between indi - vidual procedures and even between centres: - /uni25CF infection (5%) and wound breakdown; /uni25CF intracerebral haemorrhage; - /uni25CF seizures; - /uni25CF CSF leak; /uni25CF permanent neurological deficit; - /uni25CF death (1%). Risks of craniotomy

The risks associated with craniotomy are important to appre - ciate in discussing operations with patients and family , and in evaluating patients who deteriorate postoperatively . Specific risks depend on the anatomy of each approach. T he following - figures quoted in brackets will vary significantly between indi - vidual procedures and even between centres: - /uni25CF infection (5%) and wound breakdown; /uni25CF intracerebral haemorrhage; - /uni25CF seizures; - /uni25CF CSF leak; /uni25CF permanent neurological deficit; - /uni25CF death (1%). Risks of craniotomy

The risks associated with craniotomy are important to appre - ciate in discussing operations with patients and family , and in evaluating patients who deteriorate postoperatively . Specific risks depend on the anatomy of each approach. T he following - figures quoted in brackets will vary significantly between indi - vidual procedures and even between centres: - /uni25CF infection (5%) and wound breakdown; /uni25CF intracerebral haemorrhage; - /uni25CF seizures; - /uni25CF CSF leak; /uni25CF permanent neurological deficit; - /uni25CF death (1%).