Spinal Fluid Leaks. The spinal cord and nerves are covered by a protective watertight sac of tissue (dura mater). During a spinal surgery, it is not uncommon for a rupture or tear to occur in this dura mater. If this happens, spinal fluid will begin to leak. If the tear is noticed during the surgery, it is repaired and usually heals uneventfully. If a tear occurs and is not noticed, the tear may heal on its own.
1 The cost benefit of kidney transplantation compared to dialysis over a period of ten years (the median transplant survival time) is Â£241,000 or Â£24,100 per year for each year that the patient has a functioning transplanted kidney.  In 2008-09, 2,497 people received a kidney transplant.
Cost of Transplantation. Transplantation is a covered expense for most insurance companies. The costs of transplantation vary on a case-to-case basis and negotiated with the individual insurance carriers by the transplant financial counselor.One of the biggest costs is the length of time you spend in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).ost of Transplantation. Transplantation is a covered expense for most insurance companies. The costs of transplantation vary on a case-to-case basis and negotiated with the individual insurance carriers by the transplant financial counselor.