Hydrocephalus Surgery
Hydrocephalus is a disease that often affects children and can develop in the womb.
The corrective operation consists of removing excess cerebrospinal fluid (caused by malabsorption, a blockage in a ventricle, or excessive production) in the ventricles of the brain by shunting the fluid out through a tube.
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Treatment characteristics
Relevant information
Advantages
- Nowadays, the standard treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical implantation of a shunt that redirects cerebrospinal fluid to another part of the body.
- This technique allows the enlarged ventricles of the brain to return to normal size.
- Using this technique allows the symptoms of hydrocephalus to be alleviated.
- All shunt components are placed under the skin. No parts are left outside the body.
Treatment itinerary
Before treatment
- Check that you have prepared all the personal documentation (credit card, cash, passport, Identity Card…), medical (reports, prescriptions, images…) and travel (confirmation of accommodation booking, travel tickets…).
- If you take medication of any kind not related to the surgery, do not forget to take with you the necessary amount for your stay in Spain, as well as the medical prescription that will allow you to travel with it without problems.
During treatment
- Once you are in Spain, you will have to make an appointment with your specialist. During this visit, the doctor will open your medical record, perform a physical examination and tell you if any further tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis.
- If the surgeon has told you to stop taking any medication a few days before the surgery, such as anticoagulants, please do not forget to follow the exact instructions given by the doctor or you will not be able to have the operation!
- He will tell you when you must go to the preoperative study and will confirm the time of admission for the day of your surgery
After treatment
For the first few weeks you may need a pair of compression stockings and, for some time, you should wear a protective helmet and for about 6 weeks you should not use hair dryers or products not recommended by your specialist.
- In about two weeks you may even begin to practice moderate and individual exercise.
Remember that your recovery time will vary depending on your age, your physical condition, your lifestyle habits and your attitude!