Neurosurgery
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Israeli Doctors Save Mother From Prolonged Epileptic Coma With DBS Surgery
A 33-year-old Israeli mother of four woke from a two-month epileptic coma after neurosurgeons at Hadassah Medical Center used an innovative deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy.
Emergency Brain Surgeries Following Roller Coaster Ride
Two women were rushed last July for emergency brain surgeries in Southern California after being severely injured following a ride on the extreme X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain park. According to a CNN investigation, the two suffered from severe brain hemorrhages, injuries reminiscent of severe trauma resulting from accidents or violent events.
"Without immediate treatment, the girl could have died": An innocent game ended in emergency surgery
The girl tripped over a taut rope while running, was thrown to the ground, and suffered a head injury. She arrived at the hospital fully conscious, but shortly thereafter began to convulse and lost consciousness. Emergency surgery performed at the Ziv Medical Center saved her life.
Her life was saved at the last moment: 11-year-old girl underwent emergency brain surgery after being injured during play
The girl was playing with a relative and suddenly ran into a rope, injuring her head. Moments before entering surgery, her condition deteriorated and she lost consciousness. Emergency surgery performed at the neurosurgical unit at Ziv Medical Center saved her life. "If the girl had not been treated immediately, she could have died."