Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome Treatment in Turkey
About Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome
Key Highlights
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Urgent surgical intervention aims to halt the progression of spinal cord damage.Focuses on decompressing the spinal cord and restoring critical blood flow.Performed by specialized neurosurgeons or spine surgeons with expertise in vascular and spinal disorders.Goal is to preserve and potentially recover motor function and sensation.May prevent long-term, severe disability if performed promptly after symptom onset.
Who is this surgery for?
- Acute onset of paralysis or severe weakness in both legs (paraplegia) or all limbs (quadriplegia).
- Sudden loss of pain and temperature sensation below a specific spinal level.
- Bowel and bladder incontinence or retention.
- Confirmed diagnosis via MRI showing spinal cord infarction or compression affecting the anterior spinal artery territory.
- Underlying causes such as aortic dissection, aortic surgery complications, severe disc herniation, spinal trauma, or vascular malformations.
How to prepare
- Emergency neurological assessment including MRI or CT angiography to confirm diagnosis and locate the blockage.
- Stabilization of the patient's vital signs and management of any acute pain.
- Administration of medications to potentially protect the spinal cord, such as high-dose steroids, as per protocol.
- Informed consent process explaining the urgent nature, goals, and significant risks of the surgery.
- Pre-operative blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray to assess fitness for emergency anesthesia.
Risks & possible complications
- Failure to restore neurological function or progression of paralysis.
- Infection at the surgical site or within the spinal canal (meningitis).
- Bleeding, hematoma, or further vascular injury.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
- Damage to nerve roots or the spinal cord itself during surgery.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism).
- Anesthesia-related complications.
- Chronic pain or persistent sensory deficits.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in an intensive care or high-dependency unit for close neurological monitoring.
- Aggressive rehabilitation begins early, often within days, including physical and occupational therapy.
- Management of bowel and bladder function, which may require catheterization or other aids.
- Medications for pain management, prevention of blood clots, and muscle spasticity.
- Long-term, multidisciplinary rehabilitation is crucial and may include inpatient and outpatient programs.
- Regular follow-up with the neurosurgeon and neurologist to monitor recovery and manage complications.
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Typical hospital stay:
10-21 days
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Expected recovery time:
6 months to 2+ years (for maximum neurological recovery)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering anterior spinal artery syndrome in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for anterior spinal artery syndrome in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, 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 anterior spinal artery syndrome. 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 anterior spinal artery syndrome compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing anterior spinal artery syndrome.
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