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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for West syndrome treatment in Republic of Korea 2024

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West syndrome Treatment Overview in Republic of Korea

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Arrival

  • Land in the country and reach your hotel or clinic.
  • Complete necessary paperwork for medical treatment.
  • Settle into your clinic or hotel accommodation.

Diagnostics

  • A complete medical history review will be taken.
  • Conduct an Electroencephalogram (EEG) to record brain activity.
  • Perform a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to visualize brain structures.
  • Carry out a physical and neurological examination.

Treatment plan development

  • Based on diagnostic results, a personalized treatment plan is created.
  • Discuss treatment plan and options with the patient"s family.

Treatment

  • Prescribe specific medications aimed at controlling seizures.
  • In severe cases, a ketogenic diet may be recommended.
  • Vigabatrin is often the first-line treatment for West syndrome.

Follow-up

  • Regularly monitor the patient"s response to the treatment.
  • Adjust the treatment plan as necessary based on follow-ups.

Rehabilitation

  • Engage in physical therapy to improve motor skills.
  • Receive occupational therapy to enhance daily life skills.
  • Partake in speech therapy to improve communication abilities.

Only a doctor can determine a diagnostic and treatment plan, and it"s individual. Additional diagnostic options might include genetic testing, metabolic testing, and lumbar puncture. Besides medical therapy, surgical options like corpus callosotomy and focal resection could also be considered if medication is unsuccessful.

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What's the Cost of West syndrome Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures in Republic of Korea? Find Out Now

updated 3/27/2024
The average price for West syndrome diagnostic and treatment in Republic of Korea is $3622, the minimum price is $11, and the maximum price is $48210.
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Brain MRI with contrast -from $108 -
CT of the paranasal sinuses -from $33 -
Complex diagnostics of epilepsy -from $2000 -
Consultation with a neurologist -from $1700 -
EEG wakefulness to sleep transition -from $700 -
Extended analysis of blood from $250 from $250 -
Genetic screening -from $200 -
Multiple subpial transections -from $10000 -
Online Consultation with Epileptologist -from $80 -
Pharmacogenetic studies ---
Stereotaxic surgeries -from $4750 from $24103
Vagus nerve stimulation -from $18500 -
The total cost is calculated individually. It may range depending on your medical issue, doctor's qualification, procedure complexity and related complications (if they occur). You’ll get the exact price for a plastic surgery procedure after a consultation with a doctor.
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Discover the Best West syndrome Clinics in Republic of Korea: 3 Verified Options and Prices
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Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 1 review

St. Mary’s Hospital Seoul is a large multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea. The main specialties are oncology, hematology, organ transplant, cardiovascular surgery, and check-up. The hospital was the first in South Korea for liver, small bowel and cornea transplants. St. Mary’s Hospital in Korea is ranked the 5th in the world for successful bone marrow transplants.

30,000 international patients get treatment annually here.

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accreditations:

Joint Commission International  certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 4 reviews

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.

It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.

Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology. 1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.

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accreditations:

Global Healthcare Accreditation Program certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Phuoc Le • Dec 9, 2023
It is great with services, from support team of bookimed and hospital. They replied fast, very supportive. Doctor is experienced. Hospital is clean, modern. Price is good.
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Gangnam Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4
Good
• 3 reviews

Gangnam Severance Hospital is a large multidisciplinary medical center in Seoul, South Korea. The hospital specializes in oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and check-up (complex diagnostics).

Gangnam Severance Hospital has received JCI accreditation, a global organization that evaluates the clinics across the globe for safety and high-quality medical services. That means the hospital complies with international healthcare standards.

The hospital is the 1st in South Korea to perform lung transplant.

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accreditations:

Joint Commission International  certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
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Get a Medical Assessment for West syndrome Treatment in Republic of Korea: Select Your Expert from 4 Experienced Doctors

Kyoung Heo
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Kyoung Heo
Neurologist

accreditations:

The Korean Epilepsy Society
The Korea Medical Association
Severance Hospital
Prof. Heo is among leading neurologists in South Korea, a specialist in epilepsy treatment. Work experience Head of the Neurology Department at Yonsei Severance Hospital. Education Yonsei University College of Medicine. Membership in organizations The Korean Epilepsy Society The Korean Neurological Association The Korea Medical Association. Read more
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Updated: 5/27/2022
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