Intracranial Hematoma – Treatment in Israel

The absence of external skull damage does not indicate that there is no intracranial hematoma.

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

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

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

Conservative therapy is indicated for small hematomas with stopped bleeding. The patient is prescribed a series 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 to decompress the brain and stop 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 operation 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-suction or ultrasound aspirator.

Patients with 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 procedures, reflex therapy, training on simulators, physical therapy, massage, and much more. Psychologists and psychoneurologists work with the patients.

Intracranial Hematoma: Diagnosis at the Top Ichilov Clinic

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

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

To confirm the diagnosis, instrumental examinations are indicated: ECHO, CT, MRI, lumbar puncture, blood tests, etc.