Syringo-subarachnoid shunt
Bypass drain for a build-up of fluid in the spinal cord
A syringo-subarachnoid shunt is used to drain a build-up of fluid in the spinal cord
About
Need to know
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What happens during surgery? icon plus
A syringo-subarachnoid shunt is a thin flexible tube used to redirect fluid from within the spinal cord to the surrounding fluid-filled space (subarachnoid space), with the aim of relieving pressure. Your neurosurgeon will insert one end of the shunt into the cyst (or syrinx) in your spinal cord, with the other end entering the subarachnoid space, allowing drainage of the syrinx, with the aim of relieving pain and preventing neurological deterioration -
How to prepare icon plus
Your neurosurgeon will explain your syringo-subarachnoid shunt procedure to you and answer any questions you might have. As you'll be having general anaesthetic, they will let you know how long you should avoid eating and drinking before surgery.
You may also be asked to attend a nurse-led pre-assessment clinic. Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you. -
After surgery icon plus
After your syringo-subarachnoid shunt procedure, you'll be transferred to our recovery ward, where you’ll be looked after by a specialist team. Your neurosurgeon will explain your recovery time to you and when you can expect to get back to your usual routine.
Our neurosurgery consultants
We're proud to work with leading neurosurgeons who specialise in conditions of the brain and spine.
Our locations
From complex neurosurgery to diagnostic tests and scans, we provide exceptional neurosurgical care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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020 7079 4344