Neurosurgery (surgery of the nervous system)
Description
Surgical procedure involving the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, skull and scalp.
Cost
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Common Complications
The surgery can result in nerve injury, brain injury, post-operative pain, infection or blood clots of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolus). Patients can infrequently have bad reactions to the general anesthesia including allergic reactions and very rarely a heart attack or stroke.
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