Hydrocephalus
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- Congenital Hydrocephalus (infants & children)
- Acquired Hydrocephalus (infections, trauma, tumors)
- Post-hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH – elderly adults)
- Hydrocephalus linked to Spina Bifida
- Obstructive (non-communicating) & Communicating types
VP Shunt surgery involves placing a tube system in the brain’s ventricle to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) into the abdominal cavity, relieving pressure caused by hydrocephalus.
- Effective Pressure Relief: Quickly reduces brain pressure and symptoms of hydrocephalus.
- Long-Term Management: Offers a durable solution for chronic CSF buildup.
- Adaptable: Can be performed at any age—from infants to adults.
- Risk of Infection: Foreign device in the body increases infection chances.
- Shunt Malfunction: Can get blocked or dislodged, requiring revision surgery.
- Dependence on Device: Patients become reliant on the shunt for fluid regulation.
- India (USD):
$4,000 – $7,000 (includes surgery, hospital stay, basic diagnostics) - Kenya Shillings (KES):
Approx. KSh 525,000 – KSh 920,000
ETV is a minimally invasive brain surgery used to treat hydrocephalus. A small hole is made in the floor of the third ventricle to allow cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to flow freely, bypassing the blockage without placing a shunt.
- No Implant Required: Avoids dependence on a shunt device.
- Lower Long-Term Risk: Reduces risk of infection and device-related complications.
- Minimally Invasive: Faster recovery with smaller incision and less trauma.
- Not for All Patients: May not be suitable for infants or complex hydrocephalus cases.
- Surgical Risk: Potential complications like bleeding or damage to nearby brain tissue.
- Failure Risk: In some cases, CSF flow may not be adequately restored, requiring a shunt later.
- India (USD):
$5,000 – $8,000 (includes surgery, imaging, ICU stay) - Kenya Shillings (KES):
Approx. KSh 655,000 – KSh 1,050,000
VP (Ventriculoperitoneal) shunt revision or replacement is a surgical procedure to repair or replace a malfunctioning or infected shunt used to treat hydrocephalus. It restores proper cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage from the brain to the abdomen.
- Restores CSF Flow: Resolves symptoms caused by shunt blockage or failure.
- Improves Quality of Life: Reduces headaches, nausea, and risk of brain pressure buildup.
- Customizable Approach: Tailored to patient’s age, growth, or specific complications.
- Recurrence Risk: Shunts may fail again, requiring future revisions.
- Infection Risk: Higher with repeated surgeries.
- Surgical Risks: Includes anesthesia risks, bleeding, and organ injury (e.g., bowel).
- India (USD):
$4,000 – $7,000 (includes imaging, surgery, hospital stay) - Kenya Shillings (KES):
Approx. KSh 525,000 – KSh 920,000
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