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An Overview of Hydrocephalus Treatment

Written by grafxbydiane
20 June 2009
An Overview of Hydrocephalus Treatment treatment options include: Shunt placement Third ventriculostomy. Hydrocephalus treatment options include: Shunt Placement The hydrocephalus treatment of choice is the surgical placement of a hydrocephalus shunt system. This system diverts the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a site within the central nervous system (CNS) to another area of the body where it can be absorbed as part of the circulatory process. Third Ventriculostomy For a limited number of patients, hydrocephalus treatment can be performed using an alternative procedure called third ventriculostomy. In this hydrocephalus treatment, a neuroendoscope -- a small camera designed to visualize small and difficult-to-reach surgical areas -- allows a doctor to view the ventricular surface using fiber optic technology. The scope is guided into position so that a small hole can be made in the floor of the third ventricle, allowing the CSF to bypass the obstruction and flow toward the site of resorption around the surface of the brain. Health Topics:

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