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The goal of treatment is to reduce or prevent brain damage by improving the flow of CSF. The blockage may be surgically removed, if possible. If the blockage cannot be removed, a shunt may be placed within the brain to allow CSF to flow around the blocked area. The shunt tubing ...[read article]

Tests for Hydrocephalus

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Head Ultrasound
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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination. It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves ...  More
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A magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues.Unlike x-rays and ...  More
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Depending on the study being done, you may need to lie on your stomach, back, or side.A cranial CT scan produces images from your upper neck to the top of your head...  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.An ultrasound machine creates images that allow var...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Hydrocephalus

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Ventriculostomy
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A ventricular shunt is a tube that is surgically placed in one of the fluid-filled chambers inside the brain(ventricles). The fluid around the brain and the spinal ...  More
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