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 Chennai is between Rs.155400 to Rs.207200. 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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VP Shunting | Rs.244200 to Rs.325600 |
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:
Popular Hospitals in Chennai for Hydrocephalus Treatment are:
The doctor for treating such conditions are Neurosurgeons, Head and Neck surgeons, and Pediatric Surgeons.
Listing popular specialists:
Senior Consultant, 17 years of experience
Neurosurgeon, Neurointerventional Surgery
Consultant, 20 years of experience
Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery, Carotid Body Tumour Embolization, Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Foot Drop
Senior Consultant, 28 years of experience
Micro Neuro surgeries, Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine surgeries, Trauma
Senior Consultant, 25 years of experience
Brain Aneurysm Treatment Paralysis Peripheral Nerve Pediatric Neurosurgery Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization
Senior Consultant, 21 years of experience
Endoscopic neurosurgery, Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, All types of brain and spine tumors, Traumatic head and spine injuries
Senior Consultant, 40 years of experience
Head & Neck Tumour Embolization Chickenpox Treatment Spinal and Cerebral Tumor Embolization Carotid Cavernous Fistula Treatment Nebulisations
Consultant, 23 years of experience
Vascular Skull base Pediatric neurosurgery Minimally invasive neurosurgery Trauma surgery Epilepsy surgery Functional neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
Skull base surgery Paediatric Neurosurgery Neuro Oncology Stereotactic Neurosurgery Spine surgery Vascular surgery
Consultant, 45 years of experience
ICP monitoring Anterior approaches to the spines Spinal instrumentations Transoral and Transnaso-sphenoidal procedures Nebulisations Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Neurological dysfunction Neurophysiology and Vascular Surgery
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
Senior Consultant, 19 years of experience
Spinal stabilization procedures including artificial disc replacements Neuronavigation systems Stereotactic Neurosurgery Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
Brain Mapping Muscle and Nerve Disorders
Director, 46 years of experience
Surgery for Aneurysms & AVMs, Endoscopic excision of the Colloid cyst, Endoscopic surgery for Pituitary tumors and skull base tumors
Consultant, 15 years of experience
Spine Surgery Brain Tumour Surgery Neuro Edoscopic surgery Cerebro Vascular Surgery Comprehensive care for Brain and Spine Trauma Cerebrovascular Surgery Peripheral Neuro surgery Brain Aneurysm Treatment AVM Surgery SkullBase Surgery Pediatric Neurosurgery
Consultant, 27 years of experience
Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery Aortic Anuerysm Surgery / Endovascular Repair Brain Tumor Surgery Deep Brain Stimulation Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Epilepsy) Epilepsy surgery Peripheral Neuro surgery Cerebrovascular Surgery Brain Suite
Consultant, 20 years of experience
CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery Pediatric Neurosurgery Brain infection Decompression Micovascular Foot Drop Carotid Body Tumour Embolization Head & Neck Tumour Embolization Petrosal Sinus Sampling Spinal and Cerebral Tumor Embolization Brain Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization Brain Aneurysm Coiling Carotid Cavernous Fistula Treatment
Consultant, 26 years of experience
Deep brain stimulation, Craniotomy, Brain Tumour Treatment
, 16 years of experience
Endoscopic Neurosurgery Micro-Neurosurgery Vascular Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 18 years of experience
Neuro-oncology Neuro-endoscopy (Brain & Spine) Cerebrovascular Surgery Functional Neurosurgery.
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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