>>12193114Katsuyori Shibata is a retired Japanese professional wrestler who suffered a subdural hematoma, a burst blood vessel, pooling of blood in the brain, and swelling of the brain after a brutal headbutt during a match in 2017. He underwent emergency surgery for a traumatic brain injury in which doctors at the University of Tokyo Hospital removed his brain. Shibata was hospitalized for several months afterward but was able to make a full recovery.
Swelling of the brain, also known as cerebral edema, can be a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent brain damage or even death.
Sports-related head injuries are a common cause of cerebral edema. Treatment for cerebral edema typically involves medications such as steroids to reduce swelling and increased pressure in the head. In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the patient's brain temporarily. This procedure is called a cerebrectomy.
The benefits of a cerebrectomy include reducing the risk of permanent brain damage or death by allowing the brain to swell without being compressed. The procedure can also help to improve blood flow to the brain and reduce the risk of seizures through artificial cerebral circulation.
It is important to note that a cerebrectomy is a serious surgical procedure that carries risks such as infection, bleeding, and brain damage. The decision to perform a cerebrectomy is made on a case-by-case basis by a team of medical professionals.
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