Pediatric Neurosurgeon ·
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
Listed below are some of the conditions that pediatric neurosurgeon Canan Yildirim treats:
Surgery for brain tumor in children depends on a number of factors like type, size, type, and location of the tumor. It might also sometimes depend on your child's age and health. If the tumor is located in a position that is easy to access, the surgery can be performed easily and the pediatric neurosurgeon will remove the brain tumor without leading to any complications.
Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce in children are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a pediatric neurosurgeon for further medical investigation. Proper diagnosis on time helps in initiating the right treatment.:
Some children show signs of autism spectrum disorder such as reduced eye contact, lack of response, loss of language skills, difficulties in normal conversation, challenges in understanding social cues, deficits in developing relationships. Operating Hours of Dr. Canan Yildirim You can find pediatric neurosurgeon Canan Yildirim in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor does not see patients on Sunday. You can receive consultation from the doctor on Sunday in case of an emergency. You should confirm the doctor’s availability when you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.
The popular procedures that Dr. Canan Yildirim performs are listed below:
Dr. Canan Yildirim is a highly experienced pediatric neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and deep subject knowledge. The doctor assesses the condition of the patient before performing any procedure in order to find the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor performs a variety of brain and spine surgeries using the latest techniques. Craniotomy is a common procedure for brain tumor in children. It is an operation on the skull to access the brain. A very small area of a child's head is shaved and a cut is made on the scalp, and a piece of bone is cut out to access the brain underneath. In most cases, the bone is replaced at the end of operation.
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Pediatric neurosurgeons provide surgical treatment for the conditions of the brain and spine in children. They are some of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine and are involved in consulting with other doctors about various cases. Neurosurgeons treat people with a range of neurological issues, such as lower back pain, brain tumor, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral nervous system disorders. A pediatric neurosurgeon’s training is very rigorous. To have expertise in pediatrics, neurosurgeons continue their training after residency to complete a fellowship. Pediatric neurosurgeons work in different settings like private clinics and public or private hospitals. They work with other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery. They access the condition of the patient before performing surgery.
Diagnostic tests play a significant role in evaluating underlying conditions. A neurological examination is the assessment of motor responses and sensory neuron and includes the following:
Electromyography is a diagnostic procedure to evaluate the condition of muscles and nerve cells. An evoked potential is an electrical potential recorded in a specific pattern from a certain part of the nervous system. Magnetic resonance imaging is a technique that uses magnets and radio waves to get detailed pictures of the inside organs of the body.
If your primary physician finds that the symptoms in your child are neurological in nature which would need surgery, they will refer your child to a pediatric neurosurgeon. Your primary doctor often seeks advice from a pediatric neurosurgeon and book an appointment with him for further investigation. The neurosurgeon performs certain tests and finally designs a treatment plan based on the result of the tests. If your child shows below signs and symptoms, consider seeing a pediatric neurosurgeon who will evaluate the condition and suggest required diagnostic tests to detect the underlying conditions. Below are some of these signs and symptoms:
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