Bone Marrow Aspiration Treatment in India
About Bone Marrow Aspiration
Key Highlights
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Provides a definitive diagnosis for various blood cancers and disorders.Minimally invasive procedure with a relatively short duration.Performed under local anesthesia, often with sedation for comfort.Essential for accurate staging and treatment planning in oncology.Can be used to monitor treatment response and disease progression.Sample allows for a wide range of specialized laboratory tests./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma.
- Evaluation of unexplained anemia, low white blood cell count, or low platelet count.
- Investigation of unexplained fever or suspected bone marrow infection.
- Staging of certain cancers to determine if they have spread to the bone marrow.
- Assessment of iron stores or other metabolic disorders affecting the marrow.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of cancer treatment or bone marrow transplant.
- Evaluation for myelodysplastic syndromes or myeloproliferative neoplasms.
How to prepare
- Discuss all current medications, especially blood thinners (anticoagulants), with your oncologist; you may need to stop them temporarily.
- Inform the doctor of any allergies, particularly to anesthetics or antiseptics.
- You may be asked to fast for a few hours if sedation is planned.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the hip area.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure, especially if sedation is used.
- Undergo basic blood tests (like a complete blood count and coagulation profile) prior to the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or bruising at the puncture site (most common).
- Pain or discomfort at the aspiration site, which may persist for a few days.
- Infection at the needle insertion site (rare).
- Injury to nearby structures (very rare).
- Allergic reaction to the local anesthetic or antiseptic.
- Excessive bleeding in patients with clotting disorders.
- Lightheadedness or fainting during or after the procedure.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Pressure will be applied to the site for several minutes to stop any bleeding, followed by a bandage.
- Rest for 24-48 hours and avoid strenuous activity for 1-2 days.
- Keep the bandage clean and dry for at least 24 hours.
- You may experience soreness at the site; over-the-counter pain relievers (as advised by your doctor) can help.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs of infection (increased redness, swelling, pus, fever) or excessive bleeding.
- Most patients can resume normal activities within a day or two.
- Follow up with your oncologist to discuss the biopsy results, which typically take several days to a week.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering bone marrow aspiration in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for bone marrow aspiration in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Cytecare Hospital, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform bone marrow aspiration. MediFyr helps you compare oncologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for bone marrow aspiration compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Bone Marrow Aspiration in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated oncologist teams and experience managing patients undergoing bone marrow aspiration.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Navya Roy, a 28-year-old high school...
Navya Roy, a 28-year-old high school biology teacher, had been experiencing persistent fatigue, unexplained bruises, and frequent infections for months. Her initial blood tests showed alarmingly low blood cell counts. Her oncologist, Dr. Sharma, recommended a bone marrow aspiration to rule out serious conditions like leukemia or aplastic anemia. Navya was terrified; as a science teacher, she understood the implications all too well. The procedure itself, performed under local anesthesia with sedation, was a profound pressure and a deep ache she described as 'unlike anything else.' The immediate recovery involved soreness at the hip site for a few days. The biopsy results confirmed a diagnosis of Severe Aplastic Anemia, a non-cancerous but serious condition. While devastated, Navya felt a grim sense of clarity after the procedure. The unknown was finally known, and she could channel her fear into the fight for treatment, beginning immunosuppressive therapy with a determined focus.
Oncologists for Bone Marrow Aspiration
Explore experienced oncologists who regularly perform bone marrow aspiration and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 21 Years Experience
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- 33 Years Experience
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