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Spinal Tap in South Africa

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

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Key planning information for this type of hydrocephalus treatment in South Africa.

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4 hospitalsList Hydrocephalus Treatment
3 typesOf hydrocephalus treatment

Spinal Tap in South Africa is priced per case; 4 hospitals in South Africa 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 South Africa offering Hydrocephalus Treatment

These hospitals list Hydrocephalus Treatment in South Africa; 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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Life Healthcare Hospital Group

Johannesburg, South Africa
Price on request

Life Healthcare is a leading private hospital operator in South Africa and primarily serves the market for privately insured individuals, representing approximately eight million people. The group provides mainly acute care, high technology private hospital services.

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Life Kingsbury Hospital

Cape Town, South Africa
Price on request

The extensive hospital network includes 64 hospitals (of which 57 are majority owned by Life Healthcare and another seven in which the group holds substantial minority ownership), providing a range of healthcare services throughout South Africa.

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