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Spinal Tap in Mexico

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Mexico who offer Spinal Tap for treatment of Hydrocephalus.

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Key planning information for this type of hydrocephalus treatment in Mexico.

On requestQuoted per case
7 hospitalsList Hydrocephalus Treatment
3 typesOf hydrocephalus treatment

Spinal Tap in Mexico is priced per case; 7 hospitals in Mexico list Hydrocephalus Treatment. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

About this procedure

Spinal tap is also referred to as lumbar puncture. In this procedure a thin needle is inserted between the bones in the lower spine region to remove the cerebrospinal fluid. Once the fluid is collected, the needle is removed and the area is bandaged. The collected fluid may be sent for lab testing.
 
How to Prepare for Spinal Tap
  • The patient may need to give some blood tests.
  • The patient should inform the doctor about any medical conditions and illnesses and medication that the patient may be taking.
  • Some medication that the patient is taking may be stopped

A type of hydrocephalus treatment. Read the full description of hydrocephalus treatment.

About Procedure

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 30 minutes.
Days admitted
None. Spinal tap is performed as an outpatient procedure.
Anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia.
Recovery
- The patient is required to lie flat on the back for some while to reduce the chances of headaches.
- The puncture area may be painful for 1 to 2 days.
Risks
The risks associated with spinal tap are minimal. They include the following:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Headache
- Herniation
- Epidermoid cyst
After care
- The puncture site should be monitored for any sign of infection.
The doctor should be contacted if the following symptoms occur:
- Infection symptoms that include swelling, redness, pus formation and tenderness.
- Headache

Hospitals in Mexico offering Hydrocephalus Treatment

These hospitals list Hydrocephalus Treatment in Mexico; ask any of them to quote Spinal Tap for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Hospital Velmar — photoPrivate Hospital
Ensenada, Mexico
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

Welcome to our Private Hospital, where a friendly and courteous team of medical specialists with a wealth of scientific knowledge and ethical standards is committed to taking care of your healthcare needs. Our goal is to provide unmatched medical care by constantly innovating and investing in the tr

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Hospital Country 2000 — photoPrivate Hospital
Guadalajara, Mexico
ISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

A small, private and modern general service hospital, offering a wide range of medical services, including plastic surgery, orthopedics, general surgery, oncology, infertility and pediatrics. Facilities include private rooms with a TV and phone line.

DoctorsFGDr. Francisco Gerardo López-Espinoza
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San Javier Marina Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Price on request

A tertiary, modern, small hospital, which is part of the San Javier group of hospitals. The hospital employs 48 physicians in most medical specialties, and provides many services to accomodate private and foreign patients.

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Hospital San Jose TecSalud — photoPrivate Hospital
Monterrey, Mexico
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A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

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San Angel Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
CSGPrice on request

A small, modern, private hospital, located in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, right across the Texas border. 50% of the patients come from the United States, due to the proximity to the Texas border, and to the easy access by car and by air.

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