the doctor who can do VP shunting is a neurologist, neurosurgeon, and a spine surgeon.
The cost of VP Shunt includes:
Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (MRI, CT scan, etc.)
Surgery cost
Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
Medicine cost
Patient's hospital stay (may need to stay for 4-5 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 mechanical malfunction, placement failure, infection, CSF leak)
Cost of Blood products (if required)
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 Vp Shunt and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.
Treatment name | Min. Cost | Max. Cost |
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VP Shunting - Programmable Device | USD 9450 | USD 11550 |
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For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Vp Shunt in different countries is approximately:
Countries | Min. Cost | Max. Cost |
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India | USD 3360 | USD 5040 |
Turkey | USD 3600 | USD 5400 |
Germany | USD 12000 | USD 18000 |
Singapore | USD 36000 | USD 54000 |
Malaysia | USD 6720 | USD 10080 |
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You won't be able to see the catheter because it will be under your skin. However, you may be able to feel the shunt catheter along your neck. Once all the parts of the shunt are connected, it will start draining the excess CSF as needed to reduce the pressure in your brain.
It can last from a few days or weeks to many years. In adults we have seen them last for as long as 35 years. Over time the plastic tube can corrode and disintegrate, requiring a new shunt to be inserted.
There are different indications for programmed vs unprogrammed shunt, Programmed is usually done in elderly individuals and congenital hydrocephalus while unprogrammed is chosen for tumors, hydrocephalus and meningitis.
WHO regulation says it may require a change every 5 years so there are less chances of blockage.
Usually for 5 days.
The entire procedure takes about 90 minutes.
Usually for 5 days.
There are different indications for programmed vs unprogrammed shunt, Programmed is usually done in elderly individuals and congenital hydrocephalus while unprogrammed is chosen for tumors, hydrocephalus and meningitis.
It can last from a few days or weeks to many years. In adults we have seen them last for as long as 35 years. Over time the plastic tube can corrode and disintegrate, requiring a new shunt to be inserted.
You won't be able to see the catheter because it will be under your skin. However, you may be able to feel the shunt catheter along your neck.
Once all the parts of the shunt are connected, it will start draining the excess CSF as needed to reduce the pressure in your brain.
Depending on the circumstances, a VP shunt can be temporary or permanent. If the cause of your hydrocephalus is idiopathic (unexplained), congenital (present from birth), or the result of a defect in the anatomy of the brain or spine, there is a strong chance that you will need to have your VP shunt for the long term.
No followup visit is required once patient has been reviewed for about 3 weeks
Most of the hydrocephalic patients will be required to keep their CSF shunt all life long. One of the advantages of this therapy is that it allows you to have a normal daily life. The shunt will restore the CSF circulation to regulate its flow.
WHO regulation says it may require a change every 5 years so there are fewer chances of blockage.
Most of hydrocephalic patients will be required to keep their CSF shunt all life long. One of the advantages of this therapy is that it allows you to have a normal daily life. The shunt will restore the CSF circulation to regulate its flow.
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