Key planning information for this type of hydrocephalus treatment in Israel.
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6 hospitalsList Hydrocephalus Treatment
3 typesOf hydrocephalus treatment
Shunt Procedure in Israel is priced per case; 6 hospitals in Israel list Hydrocephalus Treatment. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
About this procedure
In this procedure, a ventricular catheter is placed in the cerebral ventricles. This allows the bypass and drainage of the excess fluid to other cavities in the body. The fluid may be drained into cavities such as the peritoneal cavity, the right atrium, pleural cavity and gallbladder. A shunt is a tube that is soft and flexible, and is usually made up of plastic or silicone rubber. It contains a valve that allows drainage and a catheter that joins the drainage and deposit sites. A small sensor may be placed near the valve to check pressure levels if the intracranial pressure is high. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt is permanently placed with one end inserted in a ventricle of the brain and another end in the peritoneal cavity. Other drainage sites may be the gall bladder, the heart’s right ventricle and the pleural area surrounding the lungs. According to the location of obstruction, fluid drainage may be done from the subarachnoid space around the brain. The shunt is usually replaced after 10 years in adults. In children, the shunts may need to be replaced sooner.
How to prepare for a Shunt proecdure?
Hydrocephalus should be diagnosed correctly by a CT scan or MRI.
Cerebrospinal fluid should be tested if any infection or tumor is suspected.
Patients with mental disabilities should go through neuropsychological examination.
The patient should inform the doctor about any medical conditions and illnesses.
Some medication that the patient is taking may be stopped.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately one and a half hours
Days admitted
3 to 4 days
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Recovery
- The patient is required to lie flat for 24 hours if the shunt is placed for the first time. - The patient’s neurological status and vital signs are monitored - Pain medication may be prescribed by the doctor. - The shunt is checked to ensure it is functioning normally.
Risks
The risks involved in ventricular shunt procedure include the following: - Problems in the abdomen such as collection of excess fluid - Blockage in the shunt - Clotting - Loss of memory and sensations - Seizures - Paralyses - Headaches - Speech problems - Valve failure - Bleeding - Reaction to anesthesia
After care
- The surgery area should be kept clean to avoid infections. - The cerebrospinal fluids should be checked by the doctor periodically to ensure that there is no infection and bleeding. - The pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid should be checked. - The patient’s eyes should be checked regularly for any symptoms of optic nerve damage that a shunt failure may cause.
The doctor should be contacted immediately if the following symptoms occur: - Fever - Breathing difficulty - Eating problems - Seizures - Stiff neck - Severe headaches - Severe drowsiness - Vomiting - No pulse
Hospitals in Israel offering Hydrocephalus Treatment
These hospitals list Hydrocephalus Treatment in Israel; ask any of them to quote Shunt Procedure for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
The Department of Neurosurgery of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center specializes in treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system in children and adults. TASMC is considered the leading neurosurgery facility in Israel and one of the most advanced internationally.
The largest medical center in Israel and the Middle East, internationally renowned for it's medical excellence. Around 31,000 inpatients are treated annually.
DoctorsAFDr. Alon FridlenderJZDr. Jacob Zauberman, MDView all 3
The Department of Neurosurgery of Rambam Health Care Campus pioneered the most advanced technology in administering Neurosurgical treatments in the country.
The Rabin Neurosurgery department has an outpatient clinic and 5 specialized units: Spinal Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Intensive Care, Neuroendoscopy, Pediatric Neurosurgery and Endovascular Neuroradiology.
DoctorsZHProf. Zvi H.RappaportSJDr. Steven JacksonView all 7
One of the largest hospitals in Israel with 900 beds and 700 physicians. The hospital serves 1000 medical tourists annually, providing advanced medical care at the highest western standards.
Hadassah medical institution includes two university hospitals in Jerusalem – on Mt. Scopus and in Ein Kerem. Both provide advanced tetriary healthcare services in all medical specialties.
DoctorsZIDr. Zvi Israel MBBS BScYSDr. Yigal Shoshan, MDView all 7
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