recovery from meningioma surgery for an 81 yr. old

[judy__0__0]

  My father just had a meningioma tumor removed and he was waking up and
  was appearing to come around then 4 days later he was unresponsive and
  they said that fluid was building up we basically have no info on what to
  expect as far as if fluid will keep building what we can expect as far
  as recovery any info would be great.

[CCF Neurology W6 MD]

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Hi Judy,
I'm sorry to hear about your father. I suspect they're talking about hydrocephalus in which there is an obstruction of fluid flow in the brain which then causes increased pressure in the cranial cavity.
I don't have enough information to make any comment about prognosis and recovery except to say that prompt recognition and treatment (relieve the pressure and remove excess fluid if needed) is very important.
Another problem that can arise after a neurosurgical procedure is edema which basically means brain swelling. This can be very dangerous and can cause coma/unresponsiveness. Treatment is largely medical, using mechanical ventilation and some drugs to decrease the swelling in the brain.
Good luck to you and please feel free to post any update.