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.
1 The total costs can get close to $1,000,000 when everything is done with. 2  USA Today reports that a revolutionary artificial heart transplant has an expected cost of $190,000 to $220,000, which is on par with the cost of a traditional heart transplant. According to the NFT, heart transplant patients typically incur lifetime medical expenses for follow-up care and instructions. 2  Costs for anti-rejection and other drugs can easily exceed $2,500 a month.