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 353 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Iran Pardo
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.