About Spina Bifida
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- Myelomeningocele (Open Spina Bifida)
- Meningocele
- Occulta (hidden form)
- Tethered Cord Syndrome
- Chiari II Malformation
- Hydrocephalus (commonly associated)
- Orthopedic, Urologic & Bowel Complications
A surgical procedure performed within 24–72 hours after birth to close the spinal opening in babies born with myelomeningocele (a severe form of spina bifida). It prevents infection, protects exposed nerves, and limits further neurological damage.
- Reduces Risk of Infection: Protects the spinal cord and prevents life-threatening infections like meningitis.
- Prevents Further Nerve Damage: Helps preserve any existing motor and sensory function.
- Improves Long-Term Outcomes: Early intervention may improve the child’s ability to walk or control bowel/bladder functions.
- Neurological Damage Already Present Can’t Be Reversed: Surgery can’t undo nerve damage that happened during pregnancy.
- Possibility of Hydrocephalus: Many children still need a VP shunt later.
- May Require Multiple Future Surgeries: Including orthopedic and urological procedures as the child grows.
Region | Cost in USD | Cost in Kenya Shillings (KES) |
India (Top Hospitals) | $4,000 – $6,500 | KES 520,000 – 845,000 |
Cost may vary based on hospital, ICU stay, post-op rehab, and whether hydrocephalus treatment (VP shunt) is needed.
A VP shunt is a surgical procedure to treat hydrocephalus, a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the brain. The shunt drains fluid from the brain’s ventricles to the abdominal cavity, relieving pressure.
- Relieves Brain Pressure: Quickly reduces symptoms like headaches, nausea, and drowsiness.
- Improves Brain Function: Can restore or preserve cognitive and physical function, especially in children.
- Long-Term Solution: Offers ongoing drainage of CSF, with many patients living normally with a shunt.
- Risk of Shunt Malfunction: Can get blocked or fail, requiring revision surgery.
- Infection Risk: The shunt or surgical site can become infected.
- Lifelong Follow-Up Needed: Regular monitoring and possible multiple surgeries over a lifetime.
Region | Cost in USD | Cost in Kenya Shillings (KES) |
India (Top Hospitals) | $3,000 – $5,500 | KES 390,000 – 715,000 |
Price includes surgery, hospital stay, and basic imaging but excludes complications or long ICU care.
These are corrective surgeries often performed on children with Spina Bifida to improve mobility (orthopedic) and urinary function (urologic). Common procedures include tendon releases, hip/knee corrections, bladder reconstruction, and urethral diversion.
- Improves Mobility & Independence: Orthopedic correction can help the child sit, stand, or walk more effectively.
- Enhances Bladder Control: Urologic surgeries improve continence, reducing infection risks and diaper dependence.
- Better Quality of Life: Supports overall function and self-esteem in social and school settings.
- Multiple Surgeries May Be Needed: Especially in growing children or complex deformities.
- Risk of Infections or Complications: Especially for urologic procedures involving implants or catheters.
- Not Always Fully Corrective: May improve but not restore full function; rehabilitation is still needed.
Surgery Type | Cost in USD | Cost in Kenya Shillings (KES) |
Orthopedic (e.g., tendon release, hip correction) | $3,000 – $6,000 | KES 390,000 – 780,000 |
Urologic (e.g., bladder augmentation) | $4,000 – $8,000 | KES 520,000 – 1,040,000 |
Costs vary based on complexity, hospital, ICU care, and rehab needs. Multi-specialty hospitals in India are preferred for such combined care.
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