NEWS..SKIMS started a new surgery for neurological disorder SKIMS has started Endoscopic (shunt less) surgery forHydrocephalu s,a neurological disorder in which there is excessive accumulation of water in brain (Cerebrospinal fluid- CSF). Two successful surgeries have been so far conducted by Neurosurgery Department at SKIMS. New procedure has been started with set up of advanced equipment’s at department. As per a statement HOD Neurosurgery Dr Altaf U Ramzan informed two successful surgeries using shunt less procedure were done few days back and the patients were discharged next day. The procedure involves less chances of infection as there is no foreign body intervention as against conventional procedure. The procedure is more economical and has better patient satisfaction, he added.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Aug 2013 10:41:23 +0000
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