![]() When the hematoma doesn’t require a craniotomy, surgeons may opt for a simple aspiration. ![]() Then, doctors can directly operate on the brain (open surgery) to repair the blood vessel. If the brain is swollen, this operation allows the brain to bulge past the limits of the skull and reduce intracranial pressure. If the hematoma is large, the neurosurgeon will remove part of the skull to drain the hematoma. Here are the types of surgery used for hemorrhagic stroke: But sometimes doctors must wait longer if conditions need to stabilize. ![]() Treatment for hemorrhagic stroke focuses on 3 goals: stopping the bleeding, draining the hematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels), and relieving any intracranial pressure (pressure within the skull).ĭepending upon the stroke severity and patient’s condition, surgery can be performed within the first 48 to 72 hours.
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