Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
JCIBumrungrad International is an internationally accredited, multi-specialty hospital located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
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At a glance
Key planning information for this type of hydrocephalus treatment in Thailand.
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4 hospitalsList Hydrocephalus Treatment
3 typesOf hydrocephalus treatment
Shunt Procedure in Thailand is priced per case; 4 hospitals in Thailand 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?
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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 Thailand offering Hydrocephalus Treatment
These hospitals list Hydrocephalus Treatment in Thailand; 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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Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
Thai HAPrice on requestThis general hospital in Bangkok offers a full range of services including Cosmetic Surgery. It has been accredited by the Hospital Accreditation Thailand and has been serving patients for more than 70 years.
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Private HospitalKoh Samui, Thailand
ISOThis secondary health care facility is a part of the Bangkok Hospital Group. It is located in Koh Samui. It has a 50 in-patient bed capacity and serves locals and international patients alike.
DoctorsACDr. Apirat Cheeppensuk
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Private HospitalPattaya, Thailand
This multi-specialty tertiary hospital offers various medical services as well as dental procedures to local and overseas patients. It serves over 100,000 international patients every year.
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