Key planning information for this type of hydrocephalus treatment in Panama.
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1 hospitalLists Hydrocephalus Treatment
3 typesOf hydrocephalus treatment
Spinal Tap 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
Spinal tap is also referred to as lumbar puncture. In this procedure a thin needle is inserted between the bones in the lower spine region to remove the cerebrospinal fluid. Once the fluid is collected, the needle is removed and the area is bandaged. The collected fluid may be sent for lab testing.
How to Prepare for Spinal Tap
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.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 30 minutes.
Days admitted
None. Spinal tap is performed as an outpatient procedure.
Anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia.
Recovery
- The patient is required to lie flat on the back for some while to reduce the chances of headaches. - The puncture area may be painful for 1 to 2 days.
Risks
The risks associated with spinal tap are minimal. They include the following: - Infection - Bleeding - Headache - Herniation - Epidermoid cyst
After care
- The puncture site should be monitored for any sign of infection. The doctor should be contacted if the following symptoms occur: - Infection symptoms that include swelling, redness, pus formation and tenderness. - Headache
Hospitals in Panama offering Hydrocephalus Treatment
This hospital lists Hydrocephalus Treatment in Panama; ask it to quote Spinal Tap 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