Early Complications of craniotomy: 1-Bleeding/hematoma: A hematoma may form in the region of the surgery for multiple reasons (eg, poorly controlled blood pressure postoperatively, residual tumor, incomplete hemostasis). 2-Seizures: Disruption of normal brain tissue can precipitate seizures postoperatively. 3-Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak: This can result from poor wound closure (eg, improperly sealed dura, poorly situated bone flap, loosely stitched fascial layers). 4-Cerebral infarct: This is stroke caused by damage to a major artery or vein and can be caused by the craniotomy itself, especially if a major sinus is damaged (venous infarct). 5-Pneumocephalus: This is air within the cranium introduced through the craniotomy site. It may manifest as confusion, lethargy, headache, seizures, and nausea/vomiting. Treatment is inhalation of 100% oxygen through a nonrebreather mask. @medicalcortex #medstudent #nurse #doctor #neurology #neurosurgery #emergencyroom #emergency #medicine #f4f #l4l #premed #usmle #medical #medschool #brain #surgery #surgeon
