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What Is The Risk Of Dementia After Brain Surgery?

Some time ago I underwent surgery for the removal of a cavernous angioma located in the right parietal lobe. The malformation was in an accessible spot so the procedure was relatively minor (as far as brain surgery goes). However, I am concerned that having undergoing surgery, as well as having previous angioma, has put me at a higher risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer s in the future. Is this a legitimate concern? And if so is there any thing I can do to reduce my risk despite past head trauma? Thank you for your feedback.
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Brain surgery itself doesn't change the risk of dementia, it is general anesthesia that in rare cases causes a dementia-like condition called Postoperative Cognitive Disorder.
General anesthesia causes a inflamation of brain cells alike to that found in dementia. Usually this condition last from weeks to months and is reversible.
Treatment is still in its experimental phases.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Is The Risk Of Dementia After Brain Surgery?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Brain surgery itself doesn t change the risk of dementia, it is general anesthesia that in rare cases causes a dementia-like condition called Postoperative Cognitive Disorder. General anesthesia causes a inflamation of brain cells alike to that found in dementia. Usually this condition last from weeks to months and is reversible. Treatment is still in its experimental phases. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.