Neurosurgery clinics in Turkey

Diagnosis of neurosurgical diseases in Turkey

Diagnosis of diseases of the brain and spinal cord begins with the consultation of a neurosurgeon or neuropathologist. The doctor collects a detailed anamnesis, specifies the complaints and the duration of their occurrence. After the examination, the doctor will draw up an examination plan.

To make a diagnosis, the following methods are used:

CT scan 

X-ray radiation scans an area of ​​the human body, after which the received information is processed on a computer and converted into a series of images. This makes CT more informative than conventional X-rays. In Turkish clinics, new CT scanners are used, which allow up to 256 layer-by-layer images of the head and back area. In Turkey, computed tomography is used to diagnose the following conditions:

• Vascular abnormalities and hemorrhages;
• Injuries to the brain and base of the skull;
• Inflammatory foci.

Magnetic resonance imaging

An MRI machine records the vibrations of molecules in the human body in response to an electromagnetic pulse. Magnetic resonance imaging allows to get more detailed images than CT, ultrasound or X-ray. Best of all, this study is suitable for the diagnosis of soft tissues: the meninges of the brain, muscles, peripheral nerves, intervertebral discs and the brain. Such diseases are diagnosed:

• Developmental anomalies of the brain and spinal cord;
• Tumors;
• Diseases of the pituitary gland;
• Epilepsy, etc.

Most Turkish clinics have 3.0 Tesla MRI machines. This means that the images obtained are of high quality and better reflect the pathological processes of the brain.

Electroencephalography

Nerve cells emit electrical potential during their excitement and activity. A special apparatus, an encephalograph, allows registering these fluctuations and converting them into a graphic image. EEG is performed for epilepsy, sleep problems and some psychiatric diseases. In Turkey, it is possible to conduct night and daily EEG monitoring. This allows doctors to better examine the patient and make a more accurate diagnosis.

On average, the duration of the diagnosis of neurosurgical diseases in Turkish clinics is 3 days from the second of admission to the hospital.

Neurosurgery in Turkey

Non-surgical removal of tumors

Some types of benign tumors (adenomas, hemangiomas, meningiomas) can be treated with radiosurgery. In Turkish clinics, new systems Gamma Knife and Cyber ​​Knife are used, which emit dosed charged particles that destroy tumors. The main advantage of this treatment is the absence of incisions and damage to healthy tissues.

Minimally invasive surgery

Turkish neurosurgeons prefer highly saving manipulations. This significantly reduces postoperative rehabilitation and improves the general condition of the patient. The postoperative scar is less visible and does not affect hair growth.

Treatment of neurological diseases

Thanks to modern equipment and the qualification of doctors, in Turkish medical centers, it is possible to surgically treat severe forms of certain neurological diseases, such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.

If the focus of epilepsy is in one place in the brain, and drug therapy does not work, doctors remove the focus of epileptic activity. The manipulation is carried out under the control of electroencephalography and MRI, so as not to affect important centers of the brain.

For Parkinson’s disease, another operation is used — deep brain stimulation (DBS). The patient is fitted with a special emitter of electrical impulses, which sends signals to a specific area of ​​the brain. This reduces the severity and frequency of tremors.

Benefits of treating neurosurgical diseases in Turkish clinics

Quality service. At all stages of therapy, the patient is accompanied by a representative of the international department of the clinic. He helps patients undergo examinations, attend scheduled visits to the doctor on time, and answers questions. An interpreter is present at the consultations of all specialists.

Affordable price. Medical care in Turkish clinics is not inferior to Europe’s leading medical centers. However, the cost is 30-40% lower compared to clinics in Europe. The cost is influenced by the type of procedures and the amount of check-ups.

Technical equipment. Clinics care about the excellence of medical care and regularly update devices for the diagnosis and therapy of the brain and spinal cord.

Qualified staff. Before starting independent medical practice, Turkish specialists undergo long-term training — more than 10 years. Further, doctors improve their qualifications in leading medical centers in the USA, Germany, Switzerland and other countries.