Pat is absolutely right that these are things you must discuss with your surgeon. I can tell you a burr hole is merely the way to open your skull, and is not the brain surgery itself. A burr hole only takes a few minutes, but the surgery once the hole is there will vary depending on what you need done. It's like opening a door so they can reach your brain inside.
Please write down all of your questions and take them to your surgeon, and if you are concerned about whether your surgeon's recommendations are right for you, seek a second opinion.
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Pat is absolutely right that these are things you must discuss with your surgeon. I can tell you a burr hole is merely the way to open your skull, and is not the brain surgery itself. A burr hole only takes a few minutes, but the surgery once the hole is there will vary depending on what you need done. It's like opening a door so they can reach your brain inside.
Please write down all of your questions and take them to your surgeon, and if you are concerned about whether your surgeon's recommendations are right for you, seek a second opinion.
Good luck.
September 15, 2010 - 7:01amThis Comment
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