Spinal Angiography Treatment in India
About Spinal Angiography
Key Highlights
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Provides a detailed, real-time map of spinal blood vessels for accurate diagnosis.Minimally invasive procedure with a small incision, typically in the groin.Essential for planning complex spine surgeries to avoid critical vascular structures.Helps diagnose rare but serious conditions like spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and fistulas.Can be therapeutic in some cases, allowing for embolization of abnormal vessels during the same procedure.
Who is this surgery for?
- Suspected spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) or fistula.
- Evaluation of vascular spinal tumors before surgical resection.
- Unexplained spinal cord hemorrhage or subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Pre-operative planning for complex spinal deformity or tumor surgery to map critical arteries.
- Investigation of progressive myelopathy (spinal cord dysfunction) where a vascular cause is suspected.
- Assessment of spinal cord ischemia or vascular injury following trauma.
How to prepare
- Complete blood tests, kidney function tests, and coagulation profile to ensure safety.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the doctor, typically 3-7 days prior.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure, though clear fluids may be allowed.
- Informed consent process detailing the procedure, benefits, and risks.
- Allergy assessment, especially to iodine-based contrast dye; pre-medication may be given if there is a history of allergy.
- Arranging for someone to drive the patient home post-procedure due to sedation effects.
Risks & possible complications
- Allergic reaction to the contrast dye, ranging from mild rash to severe anaphylaxis.
- Injury to the blood vessel at the catheter insertion site, leading to bleeding, hematoma, or pseudoaneurysm.
- Damage to the artery from the catheter, potentially causing dissection or thrombosis.
- Contrast-induced nephropathy (temporary kidney impairment).
- Rare risk of stroke or spinal cord injury from dislodged plaque or clot.
- Infection at the puncture site.
- Radiation exposure from X-ray imaging, though kept to a minimum.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate post-procedure monitoring for 4-6 hours in a recovery area to check vital signs and the puncture site.
- Pressure dressing applied to the groin site; patient must keep the leg straight for several hours.
- Encouraged to drink plenty of fluids to help flush the contrast dye from the kidneys.
- Mild discomfort at the puncture site is common; pain medication may be provided.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and driving for 24-48 hours.
- Follow-up with the spine surgeon to discuss the angiogram results and any further treatment plans.
- Contact the hospital immediately if there is severe pain, swelling, bleeding, or signs of infection at the puncture site.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (typically outpatient or short observation stay)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days for routine activities; follow surgeon's advice for specific restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering spinal angiography in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for spinal angiography in India include Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Rangapani, 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 spinal angiography. MediFyr helps you compare spine surgeons 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 spinal angiography compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 25 Thousand – 70 Thousand | 0-1 days (typically outpatient or short observation stay) | ~ 1-2 days for routine activities; follow surgeon's advice for specific restrictions | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 87.5 Thousand – 245 Thousand | 0-1 days (typically outpatient or short observation stay) | ~ 1-2 days for routine activities; follow surgeon's advice for specific restrictions | Know More |
Top hospitals for Spinal Angiography in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing spinal angiography.
Bangalore, India
105 Doctors
Sara Sharma, a 42-year-old graphic designer...
Sara Sharma, a 42-year-old graphic designer and mother of two, had always been active. For six months, she experienced increasingly severe, electric-shock-like pains shooting down her right leg, accompanied by numbness in her foot. Simple tasks like walking her children to school became agonizing. An MRI revealed a suspicious tangle of blood vessels (a suspected spinal arteriovenous malformation) in her lower spine. Her neurosurgeon, Dr. Mehta, explained that a spinal angiography was needed to map the precise anatomy of these abnormal vessels before they could consider any treatment. Terrified of the word 'angiogram' and the risks of spinal cord injury, Sara spent sleepless nights worrying. The procedure itself, under local anesthesia, was painless but emotionally draining as she lay still for hours. The detailed map it provided allowed Dr. Mehta to plan a successful, minimally invasive embolization. After a week of cautious recovery, the shooting pains were gone. Sara felt an overwhelming wave of relief and gratitude, her fear replaced by hope as she slowly returned to playing with her kids in the park.
Spine surgeons for Spinal Angiography
Explore experienced spine surgeons who regularly perform spinal angiography and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
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Manipal Hospital Jaipur, Jaipur
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
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- 12 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
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Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 25 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
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