Hydrocephalus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in cavities called ventricles deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid usually flows through the ventricles and bathes the brain and spinal column.
Hydrocephalus - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical insertion of a drainage system, called a shunt. It consists of a long, flexible tube with a valve that keeps fluid from the brain flowing in the right direction and at the proper rate.
Hidrocefalia - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
2024年3月16日 · Hydrocephalus. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/hydrocephalus. Accessed May 24, 2023.
Hydrocephalus - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists), brain and nervous system surgery (neurosurgeons), and other specialties conduct research in hydrocephalus and other neurological conditions. Read more about research on the neurology research website.
Adult-onset hydrocephalus - Mayo Clinic
2019年1月17日 · Benjamin D. Elder, M.D., Ph.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses adult-onset hydrocephalus, including idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Topics include:
Applying technology to improve hydrocephalus care - Mayo Clinic
2023年5月26日 · Idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) can be debilitating for people over age 60, yet it is underdiagnosed. Mayo Clinic is using cutting-edge technology to improve diagnosis and treatment approaches for this reversible condition.
Spina bifida - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年12月19日 · Buildup of fluid in the brain, known as hydrocephalus. Babies born with myelomeningocele commonly have a buildup of fluid in the brain. This condition is known as hydrocephalus.
Chiari malformation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月20日 · Hydrocephalus occurs when too much fluid builds up in the brain. This can cause trouble with thinking. People with hydrocephalus may need a flexible tube called a shunt placed.
Hydrocephalus care at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic offers diagnosis, care and treatment in a child-friendly environment for children who have hydrocephalus. Expertise and rankings Mayo Clinic specialists provide comprehensive care for more than 2,000 adults and children with hydrocephalus each year.
Shunt system - Mayo Clinic
A shunt drains excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to another part of the body, such as the stomach, where it can be more easily absorbed.