Recovery From Surgery for Neurocysticercosis in Children

Postoperative Orders

• Intensive care unit: Reserved for acutely ill patients and those needing intracranial pressure monitoring.
• Intravenous fluids replacement: As usual
• Respiratory support: Whenever needed.
• Physical therapy: Mobilization as soon as possible.
• Antiparasitic drugs: As usually scheduled.
• Antiepileptic drugs: As preoperatively.
• Corticosteroids: As preoperatively. Decrease doses gradually after 6-8 weeks (59).

Postoperative imaging

• CAT or MRI: Performed within 24 hours of the initial procedure as baseline for future evaluation.
• Ultrasonography: Bedside cranial ultrasound may be helpful in infants and to avoid mobilization for other studies.

Postoperative consultations

• Pediatricians
• Infectious disease specialists
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation

Postoperative Morbidity

• No specific morbidities.