Cerebrovascular Surgery
Overview
Cerebrovascular surgery in children is a specialized surgery performed to evaluate and treat all forms of vascular conditions that affect blood vessels supplying blood to the brain and spinal cord. These conditions can be life-threatening or severely disabling if not timely treated. The treatment helps in addressing problems related to restrictive blood flow and ruptured blood vessels and clots. It helps to treat vascular conditions of the brain or spine, including aneurysms, hemorrhages, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), carotid artery stenosis, strokes and vascular brain tumors.
With expert care, many children with cerebrovascular diseases make a full recovery. The goal of the surgery is to prevent stroke or any complication, and restore blood flow so as to minimize neurological damage and avoid serious long-term effects.
Symptoms
While sometimes these cerebrovascular conditions are diagnosed even before your baby is born, on the other hand, in some cases you may not know your child has a cerebrovascular disease until they are a little older. Symptoms of cerebrovascular diseases in children may include:
- Headaches
- Muscle weakness
- Speech difficulties
- Abnormal movements
- Confusion
- Cognitive development problems
- Seizures
- Stiff neck
- Vomiting
- Vision impairment
- Dizziness
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of cerebrovascular conditions involves a combination of following tests:
- Neurological evaluation helps to identify symptoms such as weakness, numbness, speech difficulties, or visual disturbances.
- CT or MRI scans are used to visualize the brain and detect areas of bleeding, stroke, or vascular abnormalities.
- MR Angiography (MRA) is done to assess the blood vessels in the brain and neck.
- Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is considered the gold standard for detailed vascular imaging.
Cerebrovascular Conditions We Treat
- Intracranial aneurysms
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- Cavernous malformations
- Moyamoya disease
- Pediatric Stroke
- Vascular malformation
Treatment
Cerebrovascular surgery is a life-saving treatment in acute and chronic vascular conditions of the brain and spinal cord. The treatment approach is based on the diagnosis and specific needs of the patient. These surgeries are often complex and require a multidisciplinary team of pediatric neurosurgeons, interventional radiologists, and neurologists.
Surgical treatment for cerebrovascular diseases include excision of malformations or fix deformities without causing as much damage to healthy brain tissue as possible.
Post-Surgery Care
The primary aim of post-surgery care immediately after cerebrovascular surgery is to detect and prevent neurological deterioration. This includes:
- Close monitoring to track neurological status and control on blood pressure
- Pain management and seizure prevention
- Imaging follow-up to understand surgical success or detect complications
- Rehabilitation therapy for motor, speech, and cognitive recovery
- Long-term follow-up with regular imaging and neurological assessments
- Lifestyle modifications and medical therapy to manage any risk factors
Why Choose Us?
- Highly experienced team of pediatric neurosurgeons specialize cerebrovascular surgeries
- Multidisciplinary team works closely with neurosurgeons and neurologist.
- Child-centric compassionate approach inspires us to create a child-friendly environment that helps young patients feel at ease throughout their treatment journey.
- Rehabilitation approach includes well-trained physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists to provide a complete spectrum of spine care.
- 24/7 Emergency Care ensures immediate and expert intervention when needed.
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Overview
Cerebrovascular surgery in children is a specialized surgery performed to evaluate and treat all forms of vascular conditions that affect blood vessels supplying blood to the brain and spinal cord. These conditions can be life-threatening or severely disabling if not timely treated. The treatment helps in addressing problems related to restrictive blood flow and ruptured blood vessels and clots. It helps to treat vascular conditions of the brain or spine, including aneurysms, hemorrhages, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), carotid artery stenosis, strokes and vascular brain tumors.
With expert care, many children with cerebrovascular diseases make a full recovery. The goal of the surgery is to prevent stroke or any complication, and restore blood flow so as to minimize neurological damage and avoid serious long-term effects.
Symptoms
While sometimes these cerebrovascular conditions are diagnosed even before your baby is born, on the other hand, in some cases you may not know your child has a cerebrovascular disease until they are a little older. Symptoms of cerebrovascular diseases in children may include:
- Headaches
- Muscle weakness
- Speech difficulties
- Abnormal movements
- Confusion
- Cognitive development problems
- Seizures
- Stiff neck
- Vomiting
- Vision impairment
- Dizziness
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of cerebrovascular conditions involves a combination of following tests:
- Neurological evaluation helps to identify symptoms such as weakness, numbness, speech difficulties, or visual disturbances.
- CT or MRI scans are used to visualize the brain and detect areas of bleeding, stroke, or vascular abnormalities.
- MR Angiography (MRA) is done to assess the blood vessels in the brain and neck.
- Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is considered the gold standard for detailed vascular imaging.
Cerebrovascular Conditions We Treat
- Intracranial aneurysms
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- Cavernous malformations
- Moyamoya disease
- Pediatric Stroke
- Vascular malformation
Treatment
Cerebrovascular surgery is a life-saving treatment in acute and chronic vascular conditions of the brain and spinal cord. The treatment approach is based on the diagnosis and specific needs of the patient. These surgeries are often complex and require a multidisciplinary team of pediatric neurosurgeons, interventional radiologists, and neurologists.
Surgical treatment for cerebrovascular diseases include excision of malformations or fix deformities without causing as much damage to healthy brain tissue as possible.
Post-Surgery Care
The primary aim of post-surgery care immediately after cerebrovascular surgery is to detect and prevent neurological deterioration. This includes:
- Close monitoring to track neurological status and control on blood pressure
- Pain management and seizure prevention
- Imaging follow-up to understand surgical success or detect complications
- Rehabilitation therapy for motor, speech, and cognitive recovery
- Long-term follow-up with regular imaging and neurological assessments
- Lifestyle modifications and medical therapy to manage any risk factors
Why Choose Us?
- Highly experienced team of pediatric neurosurgeons specialize cerebrovascular surgeries
- Multidisciplinary team works closely with neurosurgeons and neurologist.
- Child-centric compassionate approach inspires us to create a child-friendly environment that helps young patients feel at ease throughout their treatment journey.
- Rehabilitation approach includes well-trained physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists to provide a complete spectrum of spine care.
- 24/7 Emergency Care ensures immediate and expert intervention when needed.