Intracranial Hematoma – Treatment in Israel

The absence of external skull injuries does not mean that there is no intracranial hematoma.

The Top Ihilov Medical Center conducts a multi-level examination of patients suspected of having an intracranial hematoma. Diagnosis and treatment are carried out by highly qualified specialists: neurosurgeons, traumatologists, angiologists, neurologists. All doctors at the medical center are well-versed in modern treatment methods, many are leading specialists in the best medical institutions in Israel.

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Intracranial Hematoma: Advantages of Treatment at the Top Ihilov Medical Center

• Excellent provision of the medical center with all necessary modern equipment.
• Experienced qualified specialists;
• Use of the latest techniques in treatment procedures.
• Comfortable conditions and excellent patient care.
• Choice of treatment method based solely on the interests of the patient and much more.

Conservative therapy is indicated in the presence of a small hematoma with stopped bleeding. The patient is prescribed a range of medications that promote the resorption of the hematoma, antispasmodics, diuretics, anti-inflammatory drugs, coagulants, etc. If conservative therapy is conducted, the patient is under constant observation. Any deterioration in condition is an indication for emergency surgery.

Surgical treatment is performed for brain decompression and stopping bleeding from the damaged vessel. If necessary, a craniotomy may be performed. During the trepanation of the skull, a fragment of the skull bone is removed, the blood clot is extracted, the cavities are washed, and the damaged vessel is sutured or embolized.

If there is stopped bleeding but the hematoma needs to be removed, a minimally invasive surgery may be performed. Access to the hematoma will be through burr holes in the skull. Through the holes, the hematoma is removed using a micro-aspirator or ultrasound aspirator.

Patients with an intracranial hematoma require rehabilitation. Since there was compression of the brain area, it is necessary to restore the functions that were affected: speech, movement, memory, etc. Patients at the rehabilitation center are prescribed a comprehensive therapy that helps fully restore all functions. The program includes: physiotherapy, reflex therapy, training on simulators, therapeutic exercises, massage, and much more. Psychologists and psychoneurologists work with the patients.

Intracranial Hematoma: Diagnosis at the Top Ihilov Clinic

Even during the examination, the doctor may suspect a hematoma based on the symptoms:

• nausea
• confusion
• sluggishness
• disruption of speech and movement functions
• unequal pupil size
• drowsiness, etc.

To confirm the diagnosis, instrumental examination is indicated: ultrasound, CT, MRI, lumbar puncture, blood tests, etc.