Probable side effects and risks of brain seizure surgery

Any brain surgery carries risks, and patients should be aware of them. The most important risks include the following:

1. Bleeding and infection: Any surgical incision of the brain can cause bleeding or infection, although this risk is greatly reduced with advanced care.
2. Temporary or permanent impairment in brain function: Depending on the location of the surgery, memory, speech or motor function may be temporarily affected.
3. Seizures after surgery: In some patients, seizures may continue or even increase in the short term.
4. Complications due to anesthesia: including nausea, vomiting or rare cardiovascular reactions.

According to Epilepsy Foundation:"Careful patient selection and surgery performed by an expert and experienced team is the most important factor in reducing complications and increasing treatment success."

What are the post-operative cares?

Care after brain surgery is very critical for seizure control and patient recovery. After surgery, the patient is usually admitted to the intensive care unit for a few days to be closely monitored. The medical team checks the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, level of consciousness and movement abilities and controls his pain with appropriate drugs. Adequate rest and accurate use of prescribed medications will help reduce post-operative symptoms such as headache, dizziness and fatigue.

• Continuing anticonvulsant medication: Even if the seizures are reduced or stopped, suddenly stopping the medication is very dangerous and can cause the seizures to return.
• Monitoring cognitive and behavioral status: Some patients may experience memory problems, concentration or mood changes, which are usually temporary, but psychological counseling is necessary if needed.
• Gradual increase in daily activities: At first, heavy work and intense sports should be avoided, and with the passage of time and according to the doctor's opinion, activities should be gradually increased.
• Rehabilitation and restoration of strength and flexibility: Physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs help the patient to return to normal life faster.

Frequently asked questions about seizure treatment with brain surgery

Brain surgery to treat seizures in children: is it different?

Yes, pediatric brain surgery is significantly different because children's brains are still growing and developing. Doctors should be more careful in choosing surgical methods and areas to ensure that it has the least possible impact on the child's cognitive and neurological functions.

Also, after surgery, children may need extra care to ensure that no complications affect their normal development.

Will I need to take medication after brain surgery to improve seizures?

Yes, in many cases, patients still need to take anticonvulsants after brain surgery. These drugs help control seizures and reduce the risk of them recurring. Although surgery may greatly reduce or even stop seizures, doctors usually taper the medication gradually to prevent new seizures.

Does surgery affect daily activities?

Brain surgery can initially affect daily activities. Depending on the type of surgery and the area of the brain treated, patients may experience limitations in movement, memory, or concentration.

In the first days or weeks after surgery, it is necessary to rest and avoid heavy activities. But with the passage of time and following rehabilitation and physiotherapy programs, most patients return to their normal activities.

Comprehensive review of the operation process, costs and complications

Seizure treatment with brain surgery is an important and effective option for patients who continue to suffer from severe seizures despite the use of anticonvulsants. By focusing on identifying and treating the main source of this problem in the brain, this method can help significantly reduce or even completely stop seizures.

However, brain surgery is a big and complex decision that requires careful investigations, specialized tests and many consultations. After performing this operation, a period of special care and rehabilitation is necessary for the person to fully recover and return to normal life; Also, according to authoritative sources some patients may need to take anti-seizure medications to prevent recurrences.

If you have experience with seizure treatment, we would be happy to share your views in the comments section so that others can use your words and make better decisions.

Dr. Yazdan Panahi

Student of Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran. The top rank of the specialized board of neurosurgery. 7-year history of performing complex operations on the base of the skull and brain and spinal cord tumors, 7-year history of complex operations on the spine

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