The risk of late rebleeding is low, but is more common after endovascular coiling than after neurosurgical clipping.
Becker (EVD) Drain In the brain injured patient, post neurosurgical patient, collection of blood within the brain ventricles can occur.
Children with a hemorrhagic stroke may be transferred to a center with neurosurgical facilities so the proper treatment, such as decompression or hydrocephalus drainage, can be provided by skilled specialists.
Neurosurgical techniques in the brain such as implanting tiny electrodes directly into the cerebellum or cutting a portion of the hypothalamus have very specific uses and have had mixed results.
Prolonged unconsciousness and worsening symptoms require urgent neurosurgical evaluation or transfer to a trauma center.