Best vp shunt Hospitals and Cost in Penang
Choose from 2 best vp shunt hospitals in Penang
About vp shunt
Cerebral shunts/VP Shuntsare commonly used to treat hydrocephalus, the swelling of the brain due to excess buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). They are used to remove excessive cerebro spinal fluid from the cranium cavity, as extra fluid increases the pressure inside cranium and thus can damage the brain tissue. The shunt help is draining the excess fluid and help in maintaining the normal pressure inside the cranium cavity. The extra fluid is drained either into chest or abdominal cavity through a drain or tube which is tunneled inside the body.
Pantai Hospital Penang is a multi-specialty hospital in Malaysia, and is amongst the renowned hospitals of Parkway Pantai Limited (Pantai Group). It is a 190-bed hospital with first-rate outpatient, inpatient and critical care facilities among all the important specialties including a centre for stroke treatment, cardiology, neurology, laparoscopic surgery and orthopaedics, interventional radiology, and Emergency department. The hospital, along with top-notch infrastructure and cutting edge technology, has over 48 resident doctors along with 13 sessional and 2 visiting specialists who are highly trained and experienced in their field of expertise.
Gleneagles Penang Hospital is a renowned tertiary care providing multispecialty hospital in Malaysia, established in 1973. The hospital offers a range of comprehensive healthcare services and has a capacity of 360 beds is fully-updated with advance technology and modern infrastructure. Gleneagles Penang Hospital is a world class facility with facilities and services in a number of specialties, having a team of highly-qualified medical professionals and skilled support staff.