“What are the risks of brain tumor surgery in a child?”
My 7 year old son has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Are there any dangers I should be concerned about regarding the surgery they want to perform on him to remove the tumor?
3 Answers
There are risks to surgery in removing a brain tumor, which should be discussed with the Neurosurgeon who will perform the surgery. There are specific risks depending on where the tumor is.
His growth may be affected depending on the effect in his pituitary gland. His speech may be affected.
There are risks of injury to the brain when removing the tumor. According to where the tumor is and how big it is, there can be problems with memory, speech, walking, etc. There can be bleeding around the tumor and risks of anesthesia. There is also a risk of infection.
