What is Brain surgery?
CATEGORY: Surgeries
TYPES:Generic: Brain surgeryBrand:
Brain surgery treats problems in the brain and the structures around it through an opening (craniotomy) in the skull (cranium).
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How do members experience Brain surgery?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 106 | 45 | |
| Seizures | 49 | 18 | |
| Brain tumor | 30 | 12 | |
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 7 | 0 | |
| Cerebral arteriovascular malformation | 4 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Memory problems | 9 | |
| Headaches | 6 | |
| Memory loss | 5 | |
| Balance problems | 4 | |
| Vision problems | 3 | |
| Epilepsy | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 14 | |
| Moderate | 27 | |
| Mild | 20 | |
| None | 30 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Oct 14, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for seizures: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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