Spinal hernias are a severe developmental defect of the central nervous system that often leads to disability in children.
From the perspective of embryogenetics, spinal cleft is an anomaly caused by a genetic disorder at an early stage of embryogenesis. The incidence of children born with spinal hernia is one case per 1000 - 3000 newborns. Spinal hernias are most commonly localized in the caudal regions of the spine – lumbar, lumbosacral, and sacral.
Spinal hernias are often associated with hydrocephalus, diastematomyelia, Arnold-Chiari syndrome, Klippel-Feil syndrome, craniosynostosis, hemivertebra, anal atresia, cleft lip, and cardiopathy. In some newborns, spinal hernia is accompanied by a lipoma or specific growths in the skin area.
The course of the disease and prognosis for spinal hernias depend on the type of defect and its combination with other anomalies of the brain, spine, and internal organs.
Treatment for spinal hernias is surgical and should be performed as early as possible after the child is born.
Issues related to spinal hernias at the Top Ihilov Medical Diagnostic Center are handled by specialists in the pediatric neurosurgery department. This is one of the most modern departments not only in Israel but also in the world, equipped with the most advanced computerized equipment operated by world-class specialists. Young patients are surrounded by the warmth and care of the medical staff. Parents can be assured that their child will receive the most qualified assistance.
Every year, thousands of patients from different countries visit the Top Ihilov Medical Center. People prefer this center because it enjoys a well-deserved global reputation.
Treating children in Israel is the primary focus. At the same time, it is the most challenging. Therefore, the pediatric department at the Top Ihilov Center employs dedicated and selfless doctors. All of them have high qualifications and many years of experience. They are constantly searching for new effective treatment methods. Because pediatrics is a priority area in medicine, the pediatric departments of "Top Ihilov" are funded first, equipped with the most modern equipment and apparatus. The pediatric department of the Top Ihilov Medical Center offers its young patients comprehensive examinations and effective treatment for a wide range of pathologies.
What is the goal of surgical treatment for patients with spinal hernia?
The goal of surgical treatment is to restore physiological barriers. During the operation, it is necessary to free the dura mater and close it hermetically to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
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What does preparation for surgery include?
First, a comprehensive set of additional examinations is conducted: examination by a neurologist, ophthalmologist, orthopedic surgeon, pediatrician, ENT specialist, overview spondylography, craniography, ECG, EEG, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and spinal cord.
The most informative and primary method for investigating the nature of spinal hernias of any localization and associated developmental defects of the spinal cord and spine is MRI.
Modern diagnostics of spinal hernias in children at the pediatric neurosurgery department of the Top Ihilov Center is strictly differentiated.
Second, if there is an inflammatory process in the area of the spinal hernia, a course of antibacterial therapy is conducted for patients 7-10 days before the operation. The surgery is postponed until the inflammation, both of the hernial sac and the cerebrospinal fluid, is completely resolved.
Patients with signs of hypertensive-hydrocephalic syndrome undergo a course of hypotensive therapy.
Cost of Surgery
The exact price can only be determined after identifying all necessary procedures.
- Our prices are much lower than in Europe. This is due to the fact that payment is made in dollars, not euros.
- Our prices correspond to the State price list.
- The quoted price includes all checks and procedures. There will be no "surprises" upon arrival.
- All examinations are conducted directly in the department next to the operating rooms and do not require long transitions or transfers.
- If you decide to stay at the medical center's hotel, the price for accommodation includes three meals a day.