How many days of hospitalization for syringomyelia

Surgery for syringomyelia is a relatively simple procedure and can usually be discharged from the hospital the next day, but if the surgical wound becomes infected, a longer hospital stay may be required. Syringomyelia is a cyst formed when more fluid than normal accumulates in the syringomyelia cavity, which can develop in anyone. Generally, less serious syringomyelia can be absorbed on its own without the need for surgery, while long-term syringomyelia may require surgery, which is uncomplicated but requires general anesthesia, and the patient can be discharged the next day after anesthesia is over. However, if the patient has oozing wound or mild pain, generally need to extend the hospitalization time, considering that the wound may be co-infected, need to carry out the appropriate anti-infection treatment, such as levofloxacin, etc., but the general hospitalization time is also within one week, the infection can be discharged smoothly after control. The medication should be applied under the guidance of the doctor. Patients should inform the doctor if they feel unwell after the operation.