Spinal cord abscess Treatment in Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Spinal cord abscess care at Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, can include imaging, infection testing, antibiotics, and neurosurgery. The JCI-accredited hospital has operating rooms equipped for microsurgery, neuronavigation, and intraoperative monitoring.

Tests used to assess a spinal cord abscess

Imaging and laboratory tests can help assess the abscess and identify infection. Available tests include:

• MRI and CT scans
• Ultrasonography and digital X-ray
• Laboratory tests in biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, and pathology
• PET-CT and scintigraphy

Neurosurgery and infection care

Prof. Dr. Gülşah Bademci is a neurosurgery specialist at the hospital. The neurosurgery unit treats spinal cord conditions with microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques.

• Neurosurgical treatment may use a surgical microscope, neuronavigation, endoscopic equipment, and intraoperative monitoring. Minimally invasive options may reduce pain and shorten the hospital stay.
• Infection diagnosis and antibiotic management are available through the Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology department. The team provides infection care, including for immunocompromised patients.
• Postoperative intensive care is provided in a fully equipped ICU during the critical recovery period.
• Postoperative physical therapy and rehabilitation can be planned by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with Neurology to help restore function after spinal surgery.

Neurosurgery, Neurology, Infectious Diseases, and rehabilitation teams support care across diagnosis, surgery, and recovery. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss suitable next steps.