Brain surgery : Before the Procedure (Craniotomy, Surgery - brain, Neurosurgery, Craniectomy, Stereotactic craniotomy, Stereotactic brain biopsy, Endoscopic craniotomy)

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Brain surgery

Alternate Names : Craniotomy, Surgery - brain, Neurosurgery, Craniectomy, Stereotactic craniotomy, Stereotactic brain biopsy, Endoscopic craniotomy

Before the Procedure

You will have a thorough physical exam. Your doctor may perform many laboratory and x-ray tests.

Always tell your doctor or nurse:

If you could be pregnant
What drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, vitamins, or herbs you bought without a prescription
If you have been drinking a lot of alcohol

During the days before the surgery:

You may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, warfarin (Coumadin), and any other drugs that make it hard for your blood to clot.
Ask your doctor which drugs you should still take on the day of the surgery.
Always try to stop smoking. Ask your doctor for help.
Your doctor or nurse may ask you to wash your hair with a special shampoo the night before surgery.

On the day of the surgery:

You will usually be asked not to drink or eat anything for 8 to 12 hours before the surgery.
Take the drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water.
Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.

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Review Date : 1/22/2009
Reviewed By : Daniel B. Hoch, PhD, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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