neurosurgery

[mehassan]

Few months ago my friend had a neurosurgery of his brain, the operation was sucessfull but he experince little swelling from where the operation was done even after 5 months. whether it is normal or shold i consult a doctor?

[ArcticRecon]

I had nearly half of my skull removed and replaced after 7 months with an acrylic plate.  It will take maybe up to a year for the swelling to fully go down.  It may be sensitve for a long time also...  Hope this helps!

[Dr Rajgopal]

Hi,
It may be a hematoma or a bony swelling. It is better to get the swelling examined by a neurosurgeon. Sometimes there is accumulation of fluid after surgery which is called edema. It may take a long time to resorb or may need to be drained; or it may need a course of antibiotics. A diagnosis and treatment plan can be arrived at only after examination of the swelling. Please take professional advise. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!