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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Abroad

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Key planning information for vagus nerve stimulation abroad.

2 hrsProcedure time
18 hospitalsList vagus nerve stimulation
11Countries with hospitals listed

Vagus Nerve Stimulation abroad is priced per case at 18 hospitals, with 11 countries listed in total. The operation takes 2 hours. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Description of Vagus Nerve Stimulation:

What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation?
Vagus nerve stimulation is a method of epilepsy treatment. It requires a surgical procedure in which a device like a pacemaker is implanted in the body, which generates electric pulses to stimulate the vagus nerve. Vagus nerve stimulation is done to decrease the severity, length, and number of seizures in a patient. In some cases, the frequency of the seizures is also reduced. However, it does not affect some patients and it cannot completely cure epilepsy.

About Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 2 hours
Days admitted
Vagus nerve stimulation is done either as an inpatient or an outpatient procedure. As an inpatient, the patient will stay overnight in the hospital.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Recovery
- Pain medication may be provided by the doctor if required. - Vagus nerve stimulation is usually successful in reducing 50% of the seizures. - The settings of the stimulator are adjustable and follow-up visits may be scheduled to adjust it to the accurate settings. - The patient will be taught how to use the magnet to increase stimulation temporarily. - When the battery of the vagus nerve stimulator runs out after many years, the implant will be replaced in an outpatient procedure.
Risks
The risks of the surgery include: - Injury to the surrounding blood vessels, e.g. carotid artery and jugular vein - Infection - Bleeding - Allergy to anesthesia The side effects associated with vagus nerve stimulation are mild and temporary. They include: - Hoarseness - Coughing - Discomfort in the throat - Swallowing difficulty - Tingling sensation in the neck - Headache - Ear pain The settings of the stimulator may be adjusted by the doctor if the side effects persist.
After care
- Patients who have vagus nerve stimulation implants should avoid powerful magnets that may affect the settings of the stimulator. - If patients are required to do Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), they must inform about their vagus nerve stimulation implant. If the doctor allows the MRI to be performed on patients with stimulator implants, the stimulator needs to be switched off prior to the scan. - Patients should avoid areas which have warning sign posts for pacemakers. - The doctor’s instructions on safety precautions should be followed carefully.

Hospitals and clinics offering Vagus Nerve Stimulation abroad

Vagus Nerve Stimulation is listed by 18 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Liv Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

The first in a brand new chain of ultra-modern hospitals, opened in January 2013, LIV hospital focuses on foreign patients, and tries to provide a complete and comprehensive service by a dedicated international team.

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International Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

A JCI accredited, multi-specialty medical center which is a part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group. The hospital provides medical care in virtually all medical specialties. International patients are catered for through the Acibadem International Patients Center.

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HM Hospitales — photoHospital Group
Madrid, Spain
ISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

HM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.

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Acibadem Maslak Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

A modern, JCI accredited, full service hospital, established in 2009. Acibadem Maslak is part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group, so international patients are taken care of through the group's International Patient Center.

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Hygeia Hospital — photoHygeia Hospital
Athens, Greece
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

HYGEIA Hospital is the first large private hospital to operate in Greece and has been a leading healthcare provider for the last 35 years. It is the first and only hospital in Greece to be accredited by the JCI.

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Hospital Universitario Austral — photoPrivate Hospital
Buenos Aires, Argentina
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

A tertiary university hospital with over 750 physicians, providing medical services in most medical specialties. Services to foreign patients include interpreters, insurance coordination, and transportation arrangements. Both hospital and doctors have liability insuranc

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Centros Especializados — photoMedical Center
Medellin, Colombia
Price on request

A modern, technologically advanced medical center, designed to handle complex procedures in a variety of medical specialties, with over 100 physicians. The staff can speak English and Spanish, and can asist with transporation and accommodations.

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Hospital San Jose Tec De Monterrey — photoPrivate Hospital
Monterrey, Mexico
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A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

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