Brain Tumors
Brain tumors can be life threatening and are slow, low or high growing especially if they are not treated in a timely manner. Some of the treatment options for brain tumors include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The course of the treatment is based on the type of the tumor, its location and the size.
Deep Brain Stimulation
For patients suffering with Parkinson’s disease, major depression, chronic pain, Tourette syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorders are ideal candidates for deep brain stimulation. For electrical impulses an implant called a neurostimulator is placed on the brain’s target site.
Cerebrovascular diseases
The different conditions that affect the brain blood vessels and the cerebral circulation are widely known as cerebrovascular disease. The treatment options for such a condition helps in the prevention of damaged and deformed arteries that restricts the proper flow of oxygen to the brain. From medicines to lifestyle changes and even surgery, the course of treatment varies depending on various factors.
Skull Base Surgery
Skull base surgery is a specialized minimally invasive technique that helps to evaluate, diagnose and treat benign and cancerous growth located at the skull base, underside of the brain and the upper vertebrae of the spine.
Brain abscess
Also known as Cerebral abscesses, Brain abscess is a collection and inflammation of infected material that comes from a remote (kidney, heart, lung etc.) or local origin (infection of the temporal bone air cells, ear infection etc.). Treatments can range from medicines to a surgical procedure for draining out the abscess.
Encephalopathy
The treatment for Encephalopathy varies based on the severity and type of condition. It can range from medicines, nutritional supplements, diet changes and even organ replacing surgery or dialysis.
