Comparing two types of brain surgery for back-of-head lesions
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This study compares two surgical methods (craniotomy and craniectomy) for treating lesions at the back of the brain. It aims to see which approach leads to better outcomes for patients with cerebellar hematoma or other posterior fossa conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 7 and 70 years old
- You have a lesion in the posterior fossa (back part of the brain)
- You have a cerebellar hematoma (blood clot in the cerebellum) from either injury or natural causes
- You have not had prior surgery in the posterior fossa
- The bleeding is not in the brainstem (deep part of the brain)
- No tumors involving the bony covering or outer layer of the brain
Quick eligibility check
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