Paediatric Brain Surgery

Paediatric Brain Surgery In Coimbatore

Paediatric neurosurgery is a type of neurosurgery that treats children having neurological disorders. This surgery involves surgical procedures related to the spinal cord, nervous system and brain.

Some neurological disorders need to be treated after several months of childbirth. The type of surgery depends on the severity of the condition. These neurological surgeries are performed by trained and experienced neurosurgeons to improve the quality of life of children.

Dr.Muthus Hospitals is considered one of the best hospitals for paediatric neurosurgery. The hospital provides care and treatment to children of all ages. The multidisciplinary team of doctors are assisted by trained nurses and other medical professionals during the surgeries. They use minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of the children and to provide the best results.

Neurological Expertise At Dr.Muthus Hospitals

At Dr.Muthus Hospitals, the doctors and surgeons meet every medical need of the children. The paediatric neurologists at this hospital provide treatment for the following medical problems:

Brain tumours – It is a disorder in which the growth of abnormal cells occurs in the child’s brain. The type of surgery for treating this disorder depends on the type of brain tumour, its location and the child’s age.

Neurofibromatosis – It is a genetic disorder in which tumours are formed on the nerve. The tumours can develop on nerves, brain and spinal cord. The surgery can reduce the symptoms of this disorder and some therapies can also treat neurofibromatosis.

Congenital defects – These defects are also known as birth defects. some of the common birth defects are:

Palate/ cleft lip
Heart defects
Down syndrome
Spina bifida

The causes of these defects are environmental factors or genetic factors or a combination of both.

Stroke – It is a permanent brain injury that is caused either by lack of oxygen or by excessive bleeding. The types of strokes are:

Cerebral venous thrombosis
Perinatal stroke
Arterial ischemic stroke
Arterial ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke
Hemorrhagic stroke

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Spinal defects – The abnormal curve in the spinal cord is known as a spinal defect. This defect affects the functions of the spinal cord. It leads to improper mobility, pain and neurological disorders. The types of spinal deformities are:

Lordosis
Scoliosis
Kyphosis

Epilepsy – It is a brain condition in which a child experiences seizures. These seizures arise when normal brain signals are interrupted by abnormal electrical signals.

Nerve trauma – In nerve trauma, a nerve gets damaged and the person feels a loss of sensation, unbearable pain, tingling or burning sensation at the affected area.

Need For Paediatric Neurosurgery

Paediatric neurosurgery is recommended for those children who show the symptoms of paediatric nervous system disorders. There are different symptoms for different neuron disorders. Some of the symptoms are listed below:

Loss of feeling
Severe or persistent headaches
Improper or lack of growth in head size
Rigidity in muscles
Seizures or tremors
Delay in development
Lack of coordination
Mood swings
Slurred speech
Muscle decay
Changes in movements, activity and reflexes
Memory loss
Memory loss
Double vision or lack of vision

Complications In Paediatric Neurosurgery

The risk factors associated with paediatric neurosurgery in rare cases are generally due to anaesthesia and surgical procedures. Some of the complications are:

Cerebrospinal fluid leaks
Neurological deficits
Infection and obstruction of ventriculoperitoneal shunts
Excessive bleeding
Bradyarrhythmia
Delay in development
Lack of coordination
Mood swings
Slurred speech
Muscle decay
Changes in movements, activity and reflexes
Memory loss
Memory loss
Double vision or lack of vision

Diagnostic Tests Done Before Paediatric Neurosurgery

At Dr.Muthus Hospitals, the team of experienced doctors perform various tests before the paediatric neurosurgery. These diagnostic tests are:

CT scan - This test uses X-rays to get detailed images of a particular part of the body including bones, muscles, brain and other organs.
Electroencephalogram (EEG) - The test is helpful in monitoring the electrical activity of the brain.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - In this test, magnetic fields and radio waves are used to get detailed images of the organs of the body.
Excessive bleeding
Bradyarrhythmia
Delay in development
Lack of coordination
Mood swings
Slurred speech
Muscle decay
Changes in movements, activity and reflexes
Memory loss
Memory loss
Double vision or lack of vision