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how many ct scans for brain surgery do you get

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I’ve gotten a tbi and had to get brain surgery craniectomyfor it. It’s been a while now and I could say I feel ok but I’m curious to know the average number of ct scans given for tbi brain surgery.? anyone know?

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Hi Itsliifee

If you mean after the surgery then in my experience none I've not had any scans since I left St Georges..

I may have had one immediately post Surgery but I wouldn't remember that.

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