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Cost for treatment

Craniotomy and surgical removal of subdural brain hematoma
17731.3
Neurological rehabilitation Phase C
2000
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
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The University Hospital HM Monteprincipe Madrid is rightfully recognized as one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in Madrid and throughout the whole country. The hospital was opened in 1998 and in a short time has become a worthy example of top-class medical services. The hospital is part of the HM Hospitales Grou
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The Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin enjoys a reputation as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany, where patients receive top-class medical care corresponding to the high standards of European university medicine. The medical center is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin – the largest and th
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annuall
The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
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University Clinic of Neurology specializes in the surgical treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, its blood supply, and nerve sheaths, as well as in preoperative and postoperative care for patients. Tumor formation of the brain and spinal cord, vascular diseases of the central nervo
The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is the second largest and one of the most advanced healthcare and research facilities in Israel. It began its work in 1961, but it is still popular among the local population and attracts thousands of international patients. The multidisciplinary medical center covers an area of ​​150,000 m&s
Sana Hospital Duisburg
Sana Hospital Duisburg
Overall rating9.8 / 10
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital
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The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
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About the disease

Subdural brain hematoma is a condition, when blood builds up outside the brain. Bleeding usually occurs between the layers of tissues that surround the brain. Such bleeding creates pressure on the brain, which can result in loss of consciousness or even death, that's why subdural hematomas are so dangerous. It is usually caused by head injuries or traumas, when blood vessels that run over the brain are torn. Subdural brain hematoma can occur after a sharp blow on the head, fall or car crash. According to American site MedScape, 72% cases of acute brain hematoma are caused by falls and assault and 24% by car accidents. There are two types of subdural hematoma: acute and chronic. Chronic brain hematoma can develop in people with bleeding disorder or caused by blood thinning drugs. Chronic brain hematoma can also be caused by shrinkage of brain, common only in the elderly.

Symptoms

  • Headache
  • Sudden loss of consciousness
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Behavioral changes
  • Drowsiness
  • Apathy
  • Seizures

In most cases such symptoms appear in the matter of 72 hours after a person experienced head injury. In some cases subdural hematoma can develop 3-7 days before it becomes apparent. Chronic hematoma can be latent for several weeks before manifesting itself. 

Diagnosis

  • MRI or CT scan are the most usually used diagnostic devices, as they can create the image of the brain and show if there is buildup of blood in its tissues. They also create images of the skull.
  • X-Ray of the skull can also show changes in the brain, which can occur because of subdural hematoma.
  • Angiography is used much more rarely. During this procedure a catheter is inserted into the groin and then threaded to the brain to show the blood flow.

Treatment

If subdural hematoma is not severe and diagnosis confirmed that it is not dangerous, person may only have to stay in the hospital for observation until hematoma disappears on its own. During this period patient needs to undergo continuous imaging tests to control the hematoma.  

  • Craniotomy and surgical removal of the hematoma is used to reduce the pressure on the brain and remove the blood buildup. During the procedure part of the skull is temporarily removed to let the surgeon access the hematoma.
  • Burr hole trephination is a procedure, when a hole is made in the skull to suck out blood excess.
  • Surgical decompression of the brain is recommended if the size of hematoma exceeds 1 cm in thickness.

Overall, you will have to stay in the hospital for several days after the surgery to completely restore all of your brain functions.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko