Treatments
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BRIG Research
Biomedical - Related Infection Group studying shunt infections. Resources list and contact information.
Fetal Surgery
Highlights open fetal surgery and intrauterine shunt therapy to drain fluid prior to delivery. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy group at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Shunt Systems
Ventriculoatrial (VA) and Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are discussed. Fluid flow information and diagram presented.
Shunts and Pregnancy
Maternal Hydrocephalus information, support group and research program.
Spina Bifida - Hydrocephalus
Overview of condition and information on cerebrospinal fluid flow. Symptoms list of malfunctioning shunts.
Hydrocephalus Treatment
American Association of Neurological Surgeons provide information on what hydrocephalus is and how to treat it. Glossary of terms.
Cysternography in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Case study and results from 84 year old man was referred from geriatric clinic for evaluation.
The Role of Neurotrophins
Infantile Hydrocephalus studies, theories and findings toward developing potential therapeutic strategies.
Third Ventriculostomy
Introduction and information on a intracranial CSF diversion procedure and the outlook of treating hydrocephalus without shunting.
Diving With Hydrocephalus and Shunt
Gives some parameters about diving with hydrocephalus and shunt.
Hydrocephalus
Information and advice about hydrocephalus, treatment and shunts. Includes a section about Dandy-Walker malformation.
Treatment with Shunts
Treatment information including shunting, third ventriculostomy and administration of diamox to relieve the pressure of fluid.