Hydrocephalus

Resident Survival Guide

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Syed Ahsan Hussain, M.D.[2] Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.; Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[3]

Synonyms and keywords: Water on the brain

Overview[edit | edit source]

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Classification[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Common Causes | Causes by Organ System | Causes In Alphabetical Order

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Transcranial ultrasound | CT | MRI

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

Related Chapters[edit | edit source]

• Spina Bifida
• Acquired hydrocephalus (causes of it)
  • CNS-Infections
  • Meningitis
  • Brain Tumors
  • Head Trauma
  • Intracranial Hemorrhage
• Arachnoid Granulation
• Cerebrospinal Fluid
• Intracranial Pressure
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
• Cerebral Shunt
• Subarachnoid Space
• Ventricular System
• HEC Syndrome

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