A condition of the brain where the cerebrospinal fluid is being accumulated abnormally in the brain and ventricles is called hydrocephalus.
This extra fluid tends to put pressure on the brain and nervous system, causing a lot of trouble and symptoms like
Large head size is seen in infants as their skull bone is not fused.
To treat hydrocephalus, immediate drainage of CSF fluid is arranged by surgically inserting a tube or shunt to drain out the excessive fluid.
This tube is monitored till the symptoms subside and the patient is kept on regular follow-up.
Medicines are given which are diuretic in nature and help in flushing out the excessive fluid.
Hydrocephalus Treatment cost in India for Indian Patients is between Rs.155400 to Rs.207200. Cost for International patients is between USD 3150 to USD 3850.
Patient has to stay in the hospital for 7 days and outside the hospital for 5 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.The cost of Hydrocephalus Treatment includes:
Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (X-ray or MRI may be done)
Surgery cost
Type of surgery (surgical shunt implantation or endoscopic third ventriculostomy)
Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
Medicine cost (antibiotics, painkillers, etc.)
Patient's hospital stay (may need to stay for 2-4 days)
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing or single room)
The severity of the disease
Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as Walking problems, mild dementia, and bladder control issues usually show some improvement within days after surgery)
Cost of Blood products (if required)
Age of the patient
An extended stay at the Hospital
Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident
Listing approximate price of Hydrocephalus Treatment and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.
Treatment name | Cost range |
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Hydrocephalus Treatment | Rs.155400 to Rs.207200 |
VP Shunting | Rs.133200 to Rs.177600 |
Ventriculostomy | Rs.150960 to Rs.201280 |
MRI scans and CT scans are required to confirm a diagnosis of hydrocephalus present from birth, and that develops later in children and adults.
All the medicines are included in the package during the time frame when the patient is in the hospital. The medicines that are consumed outside the hospital when the patient is discharged are not covered in the package.
Two surgical treatments are used to treat hydrocephalus: surgical shunt implantation and endoscopic third ventriculostomy. After the shunt implant, you will be observed for 24 hours and need to stay in the hospital for 2-4 days. You also need to stay in the hospital for 2-3 days after the endoscopic third ventriculostomy. The first follow-up after these surgeries is scheduled after 3 months, and a CT scan or MRI should be done at that time. If you have hydrocephalus, you need a shunt system for regular monitoring for the rest of your life.
The price varies across the cities. Tier 1 Cities are usualy more expencive thane tier 2 cities. The price for Hydrocephalus in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:
For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Hydrocephalus in different countries is approximately:
The doctor for treating such conditions are Neurosurgeons, Head and Neck surgeons, and Pediatric Surgeons.
Listing popular specialists:
Director, 24 years of experience
Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuro modulation (for pain management), Neurovascular Surgery and Minimal Invasive Brain Surgery
Director, 27 years of experience
Neurosurgery, Intracranial Brain Tumour Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, Minimally Invasive brain surgery, Image Guided Neurosurgery, Brachial Plexus surgery, Spine Surgery
Consultant, 19 years of experience
Neuro-oncology, Pediatric brain and spine surgery, Neurotrauma, Stroke Cerebrovascular surgery, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Spine fixation and fusion surgery, Scoliosis surgery, Brain tumour surgery and brain aneurysm surgery
Director, 30 years of experience
Neurosurgery , Spinal Surgeries , Image guided surgery, Disc replacement, Endoscopic Disc surgery Endoscopic Cranial Surgery, Brain Tumour Surgery, Special focus on Minimally Invasive Surgery for Spinal Tumours
Director, 21 years of experience
Neurosurgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, Radiosurgery (Cyberknife, Gamma Knife) Spine Surgery, Surgery for Epilepsy, DBS Surgery for Parkinsons Disease, Brachial Plexus and Nerve surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery (Aneurysms, AVMs)
Director, 21 years of experience
Neurointerventional Surgery Endovascular treatment, Endovascular revascularization, Spinal interventions, Endovascular treatment of cerebral vasospasm by vasodilators and angioplasty, Embolization of carotid cavernous fistulas with detachable balloons or coils, Tumor embolization in head and neck region, Neurovascular Imaging
Chairman, 30 years of experience
Gamma Knife Surgery, Radiosurgery, Epilepsy surgery, Cerebrovascular surgery, Brain tumour surgery
Consultant, 20 years of experience
Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery, Carotid Body Tumour Embolization, Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Foot Drop
HOD, 18 years of experience
Vascular and Endovascular neurosurgery, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Pediadtric neurosurgery, Epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, Brain tumor and skull base neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 49 years of experience
Neuro – Oncology, Brain and Spine Tumours, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Migraine, Sleep Disorders, Epilepsy, Headache, Seizures, Hyperactivity, Stroke, Head Trauma, Parkinson's Disease, Neuropathy, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Attention Deficit, Cranio Vertebral Anomalies
Consultant, 25 years of experience
Acute stroke treatment, Biofeedback therapy, Brain mapping surgery, Carotid angioplasty, Carotid endarterectomy (carotid artery surgery), Carotid stenting, Cervical and lumbar disk replacement (arthroplasty), Cranial base surgery, Decompression surgery, Deep brain stimulation (DBS), or brain pacemaker, Diskectomy or microdiscectomy, Foraminotomy, Guglielmi detachable coil (GDC) procedure, Intraoperative angiography (IOA), Kyphoplasty, Laminectomy
Head of Department, 17 years of experience
Re-do brain tumor surgery, Framed and frameless stereotactic surgery, CV Junction surgery, Neurovascular surgery, Endoscopic brain and spine procedures, Movement Disorders procedures, Functional Neurosurgery for pain and spasticity
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
Skull base surgery Paediatric Neurosurgery Neuro Oncology Stereotactic Neurosurgery Spine surgery Vascular surgery
Consultant, 21 years of experience
Acoustic neuroma Aneurysms Arteriovenous malformation Astrocytoma Balance problems Benign peripheral nerve tumor Brachial plexus injury Brain aneurysm Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation) Brain lymphoma Brain metastases Brain tumor Carotid artery disease Carotid artery stenosis Carpal tunnel syndrome Cavernous malformations Central nervous system vascular malformations Cerebral palsy Cervical spinal stenosis Chiari malformation Chondrosarcoma Chordoma Cluster headache Craniopharyngioma Craniosynostosis Cushing syndrome Delayed sleep phase Dural arteriovenous fistulas Dystonia Ependymoma Epilepsy Essential tremor Esthesioneuroblastoma Gaucher disease Glioblastoma multiforme Glioma Head and neck cancers Hemifacial spasm Hemorrhage Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia Huntington's disease Hydrocephalus Hyperhidrosis Intracranial hemorrhage
Consultant, 20 years of experience
Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology Spine Surgery Spine Related Disorders Pediatric Neurosurgery Acoustic Neuroma Removal Artificial Disc Replacement Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Head of Department, 15 years of experience
Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 32 years of experience
Herniated disc Neck hernia Spinal Canal Stenosis Neurosis Spondylolisthesis (Waist Shift) Brain Tumors Brain Diseases Nerve entrapment Hand numbness
Consultant, 28 years of experience
Chest Pain Treatment Deep Brain Stimulation Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery Brain infection Laminectomy Spine Surgery
Consultant, 26 years of experience
Deep brain stimulation, Craniotomy, Brain Tumour Treatment
Consultant, 24 years of experience
Minimally invasive spine surgery, Neuro Endoscopy, Brain & Spine surgery
The success rate is highly variable, and it depends upon a lot of factors, like
In general, the survival percentage is 24-75%.
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