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Shunt Procedure in Spain

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Spain who offer Shunt Procedure for treating Hydrocephalus.

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Key planning information for this type of hydrocephalus treatment in Spain.

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13 hospitalsList Hydrocephalus Treatment
3 typesOf hydrocephalus treatment

Shunt Procedure in Spain is priced per case; 13 hospitals in Spain 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.

A type of hydrocephalus treatment. Read the full description of hydrocephalus treatment.

About Procedure

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 Spain offering Hydrocephalus Treatment

These hospitals list Hydrocephalus Treatment in Spain; ask any of them to quote Shunt Procedure for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Barcelona Spine Center — photoPrivate Hospital

Barcelona Spine Center

Barcelona, Spain
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A neurosurgery center within Quiron Hospital Barcelona, specializing in minimally invasive surgeries on the spine. The Barcelona Spine Centre team of three neurosurgeons have over 15 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery.

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Hospital Quirón Madrid

Madrid, Spain
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An ISO certified modern private hospital, which was opened in 2006, and is part of the Quironsalud Hospital Group. This tertiary care hospital has certified medical specialties capable of treating the most complicated medical cases.

DoctorsCRDr. Carlos Ruiz-ocaña
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Hospital General de Catalunya

Barcelona, Spain
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Hospital General de Catalunya provides medical services in over 25 specialties, being one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in Europe, with an excellent medical care capacity to carry out complex surgeries and medical conditions.

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Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella

Marbella, Spain
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This international hospital incorporates prestigious doctors, invests in research and development, technology and continuing education that enhances skills, in facilities, and in an increased operational efficiency in order to provide nothing but the best

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HM Hospitales

Madrid, Spain
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HM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.

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Nisa Pardo de Aravaca Hospital

Madrid, Spain
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A modern (opened in 2007), general, private hospital located in Madrid, part of the NISA group of hospitals. The international patients department can assist patients with accomodation and trasportation, and can communicate in English as well as in Spanish.

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