Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended going to the neurology department for a check-up. How should I be treated for brain herniation and damaged brain tissue?Doctor's answer:
A brain herniation is caused by a sudden increase in intracranial pressure. Diagnostic tests are required to determine the nature and location of the lesion. Once confirmed, preoperative preparations for craniotomy must be completed promptly based on the condition, and surgery should be performed as soon as possible to remove the cause, such as evacuating intracranial hematoma or resecting brain tumors. There are three treatment methods:1. Lateral ventricle external drainage for brain herniation: Rapid trepanation through the temporal, orbital, or occipital regions, puncturing the lateral ventricle and placing a silicone drainage tube for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) external drainage, to quickly reduce intracranial pressure and alleviate the condition.
2. Cerebrospinal fluid shunt for brain herniation: Lateral ventricle-to-abdominal shunt can be performed in cases of hydrocephalus.
3. Decompression surgery for brain herniation: For foramen magnum herniation, suboccipital decompression surgery can be used.