What are the aftereffects of cerebellar surgery?
Disease description:
Because there was a tumor growing on the cerebellum, I underwent surgery a few days ago. I'm a bit worried about potential complications afterward. Could you tell me what possible sequelae might occur after cerebellar surgery?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guan Yanlei
After-effects of cerebellar surgery generally manifest as unsteadiness while standing and inability to sit still. Postoperative damage to the cerebellar hemisphere may lead to decreased muscle tone in the ipsilateral limbs, hyperactive tendon reflexes, diminished tendon reflexes, ataxia, impaired motor coordination, and gait instability. Cerebellar surgery is generally categorized into minimally invasive and craniotomy approaches. Therefore, the postoperative complications vary depending on the surgical method used.
