Key planning information for this type of hydrocephalus treatment in Panama.
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Third Ventriculostomy in Panama is priced per case; 1 hospital in Panama lists Hydrocephalus Treatment. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
About this procedure
This procedure is used only on patients with hydrocephalus induced by a blockage of the cerebrospinal fluid. It makes a bypass for the cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, and a shunt is not required. In this procedure, an endoscope is passed through the top of the skull into the brain. The endoscope enters the third ventricle through the lateral ventricle. A hole is made in its floor using a laser and excess fluid is drained into the subarachnoid space through the hole.
How to Prepare for Third Ventriculostomy
The patient may need to give some blood tests.
The patient should inform the doctor about any medical conditions and illnesses and medication that the patient may be taking.
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.
Days admitted
2 to 3 days
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Recovery
- The patient is taken to the Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). - Once the patient starts to eat, drink and move around normally after some days, the patient will be discharged. - Before a follow-up appointment with the doctor, the patient is required to do a cine MRI. This is done to confirm the opening that is made in the base of the third ventricle, and to determine if the hydrocephalus treatment is effective.
Risks
The risks associated with third ventriculostomy are very rare. They include the following: - Over drainage - Injury to the basal artery - Hemorrhage
After care
The doctor should be contacted if the following symptoms occur: - Fever - Severe headache - Excess vomiting - Severe drowsiness - Infection at the incision area
Hospitals in Panama offering Hydrocephalus Treatment
This hospital lists Hydrocephalus Treatment in Panama; ask it to quote Third Ventriculostomy for your case.
One of Panama’s largest hospitals, offering a wide range of medical specialties and fully equipped facilities. Clinica Hospital San Fernando was the first hospital in Panama to be accredited by the JCI.
Private Hospital
JCIPrice on request