Spina bifida (cleft spine) Treatment in Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
About the clinic
Treatment for spina bifida is available at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. Diagnostic consultations start from $150-200, with specific spinal MRI scans costing around $750. Full surgery packages for spinal conditions typically run from $14,000 to $15,750. The neurosurgery department collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital for expert second opinions on pediatric cases.
Diagnostics & Assessment
Thorough diagnosis guides the correct treatment. It begins with a neurosurgery consultation with a specialist. The diagnostic process may include:
- Cranial and whole spinal MRI for a full picture.
- Whole spinal CT scan for detailed bone structure.
- MRI of lumbar vertebrae with contrast for precise imaging.
- Histological analysis of tissue when needed.
These tests help pinpoint the type and severity of the spinal defect.
Surgical Treatment Options
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul's spine center offers specialized neurosurgery. Assoc.Prof.MD. Muhittin Emre Altunrende leads this care. He specializes in complex spinal surgeries for developmental conditions. The main surgical procedures for spina bifida include:
- Spinal diastematomyelia surgery. This procedure addresses a split spinal cord. The surgeon removes bone spicules or explores the split. The package includes 6 days of hospitalization and is typically around $14,000.
- Spinal myelomeningocele excision. This surgery closes an opening in the spine. It prevents infection and protects the spinal cord. Microscopic technique is used for a precise, multi-layered repair.
Treatment Packages & Care
Surgery packages provide comprehensive care for international patients. The spinal myelomeningocele excision package costs around $15,750. It generally includes a 3-4 day hospital stay. Key package inclusions are:
- All surgical procedures, including duraplasty with synthetic grafts.
- Intra-operative neuromonitoring to safeguard nerve function.
- Airport-hotel-hospital transfers and translation services.
- Accommodation for one companion and a first follow-up consultation.
A second surgery, if medically required, may cost around $8,700. The multidisciplinary team supports recovery with personalized rehabilitation plans. Get in touch to discuss a tailored assessment for spina bifida care.
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Liv Hospital Vadistanbul: more details about the clinic
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul aims to bring a high level of service to the health sector, from scientific studies to diagnosis and treatment processes, from technological infrastructure to experienced physicians who are experts in their fields.
Liv Hospital Family, which combines physician quality with high-level technology in diagnosis and treatment processes in health, makes a difference with its extraordinary and high-level approach to guest services and patient care services, is growing and expanding further.
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul has signed an important collaboration with Boston Children’s Hospital, one of the world's leading children's hospitals. Considered as the best hospital in the USA in the ranking of children's hospitals, Boston Children’s Hospital provides the second opinion service for the diagnosis and treatment of children with difficult to diagnose diseases.
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