Neurosurgery is a surgical discipline that deals with operative management of diseases of the nervous systems, including brain, spinal cord, peripheral and autonomous nerves. It also deals with supporting structures like vessels, meninges, skull, spine, intervertebral discs and the pituitary gland.
Some common neurosurgical conditions are listed below.
Public Service
Capital & Coast DHB Neurosurgery Service
Description
Referral Expectations
Patients with urgent neurosurgical problems are likely to be referred directly to the Emergency Department at Wellington Hospital.
Non-urgent patients will have an appointment made for them in the Neurosurgical Outpatient Clinic.
Common Conditions
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Cerebral Aneurysm
A cerebral aneurysm is a weakened section in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain that bulges or balloons out... More
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Brain Tumour
The World Health Organisation categorises brain tumours into four grades in accordance with their growth potential and malignancy: Grade I - most benign tumours, recurrence is rare, complete cure with surgery possible Grade II - benign tumours with potential for malignant transformation Grade III - anaplastic tumours that often require... More
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Spinal Tumour
Tumours may be found within the spinal cord itself, between the spinal cord and its tough outer covering, the dura, or outside the dura... More
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Subdural Haematoma
A subdural haematoma is a collection of blood that forms beneath the outer protective covering of the brain, the dura mater... More
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Herniated Discs
Between the vertebrae in your spine are flat, round discs that act as shock absorbers for the spinal bones... More
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Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a blockage to the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through the brain... More
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Cervical Myelopathy
Cervical myelopathy results in tingling and numbless of the upper limbs and unsteadiness of gait... More
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Pituitary Tumours
Pituitary tumours are usually benign and are called adenomas. Some of these tumours can produce hormones that can lead to acromegaly, Cushing's Disease and prolactin secretion... More
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Seizures
Seizures can be generalised and are fits that can lead to loss of consciousness... More
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is facial pain due to an abnormality effecting the trigeminal nerve... More
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Intracerebral haematomas (ICH) are mostly due to high blood pressure... More
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