Subdural Effusion
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A subdural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the membranes that cover the brain, in the space known as the subdural space. It can appear after an injury or from other causes that affect these coverings.
Common causes: It is usually associated with blows to the head, infections, or processes that produce fluid in that space; in some cases the reason is not immediately obvious.
Warning signs: Persistent headache, drowsiness, changes in behavior, or neurological disturbances are situations that require attention.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist and the neurosurgeon are the professionals who study this condition through imaging tests. When neurological symptoms do not let up, the prudent thing is to seek medical evaluation without delay.
Data on 337 doctors who treat subdural effusion
Which specialist treats subdural effusion?
A subdural effusion is an emergency that should be treated by a neurosurgeon. Seek emergency medical care right away if you have a severe headache, confusion, or changes in alertness, especially after a head injury.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in subdural effusion
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Isaac Aaron Enriquez Monsalvo
Dr. Luis Alberto Mendez Mendez
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Dr. Juan Pablo Espinosa
Dr. Jorge Gerardo Martínez Laredo
Frequently asked questions
What is subdural effusion?
A subdural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the membranes that cover the brain, in the space known as the subdural space. It can appear after an injury or from other causes that affect these coverings.
Which doctor treats subdural effusion?
A subdural effusion is an emergency that should be treated by a neurosurgeon. Seek emergency medical care right away if you have a severe headache, confusion, or changes in alertness, especially after a head injury.