Intracranial Presssure Monitoring Treatment in Turkey
About Intracranial Presssure Monitoring
Key Highlights
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Provides continuous, real-time data on pressure inside the skull.Critical for guiding life-saving treatment decisions in neurocritical care.Helps prevent secondary brain injury by allowing timely intervention.Can be used to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) if a ventricular catheter is placed.Essential for managing severe traumatic brain injury, stroke, and brain swelling.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) with suspected elevated ICP.
- Large ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke causing significant brain swelling.
- Brain tumors leading to mass effect and increased pressure.
- Infections such as meningitis or encephalitis with associated cerebral edema.
- Hydrocephalus (excess CSF in the brain).
- Unexplained altered mental status or neurological deterioration.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of treatments for high ICP.
How to prepare
- A detailed neurological examination and review of brain imaging (CT or MRI scan).
- Informed consent process explaining the procedure, risks, and benefits.
- Shaving and sterilizing a small area of the scalp where the device will be inserted.
- Administration of intravenous antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Patient is placed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels).
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the insertion site or within the brain (meningitis, abscess).
- Bleeding (hemorrhage) in or around the brain.
- Damage to brain tissue during catheter placement.
- Malfunction or inaccurate readings from the monitoring device.
- CSF leakage from the insertion site.
- Risk of seizures.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Patient is closely monitored in a Neuro-Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- The ICP monitor remains in place for several days until pressures stabilize.
- Neurological status (alertness, movement, pupil response) is checked frequently.
- Medications to control ICP, pain, and prevent seizures are administered as needed.
- Once the monitor is removed, the small incision is closed with stitches or staples.
- Further recovery depends on the underlying brain condition and may involve rehabilitation.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-14 days
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Expected recovery time:
Several weeks to months (highly variable)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering intracranial presssure monitoring in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for intracranial presssure monitoring 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 intracranial presssure monitoring. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists 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 intracranial presssure monitoring compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Intracranial Presssure Monitoring in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing intracranial presssure monitoring.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
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