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How Much Does External Ventricular Drainage Cost in Jordan?

The estimated cost for an External Ventricular Drainage in Jordan ranges between USD 5000 - USD 10000.

The financial responsibilities for the provision of External Ventricular Drainage vary greatly based on the hospital facility level, the type of Neuro-Surgeon's skill set required to conduct the procedure, the material used to construct the Catheter, the average length of time spent in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The need for repeat imaging due to Errors in placement or Infection will also contribute to an increase in total EVD expense.

Factors Influencing the Cost of External Ventricular Drainage

Underlying Neurological Condition: How much it costs depending on how severe the condition is and what caused it (hydrocephalus, traumatic brain injury, stroke, infection, etc.) because when the issue is more complicated, it needs more intense management.
Type of Hospital and Location: Advanced neurosurgical centres and hospitals located in larger cities often cost more because they require special equipment, as well as additional infrastructure to support their service offering.
Neurosurgeon Expertise: Highly experienced neurosurgeons/neurocritical care physicians may charge higher professional fees, thereby increasing the overall cost.
Type of EVD Catheter and System: Advanced EVD Catheters with antimicrobial coatings, pressure monitoring, and anti-reflux technology increase costs.
Duration of Brief ICU Stay: EVD patients require constant monitoring in the ICU. Extended hospital stays contribute to increased expenses.
Diagnostic Imaging: Cost of CT and MRI scans increase with each additional scan required for monitoring brain pressure and proper catheter placement.
Management of Complications: Additional costs may be incurred due to the management of complications (infections, blocked catheters, catheter replacement) that require additional medications, procedures, and extended monitoring.
Post-operative/Post-ICU Follow-up: Daily assessments, CSF analysis, catheter adjustments and follow-up imaging make up the cost of post-operative follow-up care.

What's included in your External Ventricular Drainage quote?

External ventricular drainage procedure

Neurosurgeon fee, operating room charges

Neurosurgery consultations

Pre-procedure evaluation, procedure, and post-procedure follow-ups

5–10-day hospital stay

Value: ICU care, neurological monitoring, and recovery management

7–14-day in-country follow-up

Neurological assessment, imaging, and recovery monitoring

Visa & medical-visa invite letter

Airport pickup & transfers

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Cost of External Ventricular Drainage in Major Cities of Jordan

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Amman	$5,000 – $10,000	Explore More

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Author

Dr. Vihan Gautam

BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt

4 Years of Experience

Last Reviewed - June 2026

Dr. Vihan Gautam is a distinguished Rehabilitation Specialist and Healthcare Management Professional, holding a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and a Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSc) from the prestigious University of London, United Kingdom. With specialized clinical experience and his advanced medical knowledge in neuro-rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders, and evidence-based physiotherapy practices, enables him to develop patient-centered rehabilitation protocols and AI-driven care models that deliver measurable functional recovery outcomes. His diverse contributions across international rehabilitation programs, multidisciplinary care, and AI-driven healthcare initiatives uniquely position him as an emerging leader in neuro-rehabilitative care globally.

Reviewer

⁠Dr Rakesh Kumar Dua

Spine & Neurosurgeon

25 Years of Experience

Last Reviewed - June 2026

Dr. Rakesh Dua has more than 25+ years of clinical experience in spine surgeries. He is currently providing his services as Director, Neuro & Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. Before joining Fortis Hospital, he was associated with Max super-specialist Hospital, Shalimar Bagh as Director Neurosurgery & Head Neuro Spine, and with UCMS & GTB hospital as head of the neurosurgery department.

An external ventricular drain (EVD), also referred to as ventriculostomy or extra ventricular drain, is a neurosurgical device used to manage hydrocephalus and reduce elevated intracranial pressure caused by blockages in the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain.

The temporary drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles of the brain or the lumbar area of the spine into an external collection bag is known as external drainage and monitoring. Using a mix of gravity and intracerebral pressure, an external ventricular drainage (EVD) system drains CSF. The rate of drainage is determined by the height of the EVD system in relation to the patient's anatomy.

In neurocritical care, EVDs are used to:

Reduce high intracranial pressure (ICP)
CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) that has become infectious should be drained
After surgery or a hemorrhage, drain any crimson CSF or blood
Keep an eye on the CSF flow rate
Patients undergoing open TAA/TAAA repair surgery or who become symptomatic after surgery should have their CSF removed

Types of drainage used in EVD:

Continuous drainage
Intermittent drainage

Frequently Asked Questions

The best hospital in Jordan is:

Arab Medical Center

Typical Recovery from External Ventricular Drianage will result in Continued Surveillance in the ICU whilst the patient's Clinical Status is monitored frequently by conducting Neurological Examinations. Most patients do well when their intracranial pressure has returned to normal. The prognosis for Total Recovery will be dependent on the patient's underlying medical condition and may require some form of Rehabilitation or conversion to a Permanent Shunt.

Additional expenses may include:

Pre-operative tests (X-ray, MRI, blood work)

Anaesthesia fees

Post-surgery medications

Physiotherapy sessions

Follow-up consultations

If you're an international patient, costs for travel, accommodation, meals, and airport transfers.

Amman is Jordan's primary hub for complex surgery and medical travel, and it has the largest concentration of JCI-accredited hospitals and surgeons with international training. Other areas offer limited services.

Reasons why patients choose Jordan:

JCI-accredited modern Hospitals, with costs that are competitive with those in other countries

Packages that are well organised for international medical travel.

High-quality care from fellowship-trained surgeons with extensive experience.

Modern hospitals accredited by the JCI offer a range of advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques.

Short waiting times for consultations with specialists, for imaging studies, and for surgery.

Strong rehabilitation service with structured physiotherapy programs.

External Ventricular Drainage (EVD) has an overall High success rate in terms of function. Approximately 72-78% of EVD patients are using freehand techniques achieve Optimal placement of the catheter

EVD is a short-term surgical procedure that allows for the removal of excess CSF from the brain in order to help reduce elevated intracranial pressure (ICP).

EVD is utilized when a patient’s condition is causing an excessive accumulation of CSF within the skull, for example; Hydrocephalus, traumatic brain injury (TBI), a bleed within the head, brain tumors and/or brain infection.

To insert an EVD, the surgeon makes a small hole in the skull and advances the catheter into (through) a ventricle of the brain using a sterile technique.

The amount of time a patient can maintain an EVD will be determined by how well the patient responds to treatment, but generally it can remain in the brain for anywhere from 3 to 14 days.

Risks associated with EVD placement are common and include infection, hemicraniectomy (cutting of the skull), catheter misplacement, under or over-drainage of CSF.

If the EVD needs to be used long-term, the neurosurgeon will place a permanent ventral-peritoneal (VP) shunt.

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