- Discusses the management and complications of hydrocephalus
- Presents the most advanced research on its pathophysiology
- Provide a new understanding and classifications
- Includes key ethical issues
This book provides the reader with a well-structured, comprehensive approach to hydrocephalus and related syndromes. It also addresses the ethical dilemmas of managing hydrocephalus, of which many neurosurgeons are unaware, and presents cutting-edge research genetic and pathophysiology research on hydrocephalus.
The book presents a new classification for the Dandy Walker syndrome, based on a new understanding of different hydrocephalic problems. Further, it puts forward a wholly new theory on the pathophysiology and development of multiloculated hydrocephalus. This book helps the reader to devise a long-term strategic plan to treat patients, based on research of favorable long-term outcomes of hydrocephalus. It uniquely provides evidence-based approaches to managing hydrocephalus, presenting the experience and thoughts of renowned and highly experienced neurosurgeons from the USA, Canada, Japan, Europe and the Middle East.
Table of ContentsPart I- Introduction:
- Preface
- Scientific History of Hydrocephalus
- Value based Medicine- Ethical issues and hydrocephalus
- Evidence Based Medicine- Hydrocephalus
Part II Etiology and pathophysiology of hydrocephalus:
- Pathophysiology of hydrocephalus
- Understand Hydrocephalus-Genetic’s theories
- Post SAH hydrocephalus
- Normal Pressure hydrocephalus
- Post infection and multiple loculated hydrocephalus
- Arrested Hydrocephalus
Part III- Clinical Presentation:
- Clinical presentations of hydrocephalus in neonates and children
- Clinical presentation of Hydrocephalus in Adults
- Radiological diagnosis of hydrocephalus
Part IV- Management of hydrocephalus:
- Strategic plans for management of hydrocephalus
- Endoscopic management and CPC
- Shunts and shunt complications
- Anesthesia for hydrocephalic patient
- Anesthesia for large heads patients
- Good long time of hydrocephalus
Part V- Complex hydrocephalus:
- Complex hydrocephalus
- Posterior fossa anomalies and hydrocephalus
- Dandy walker syndrome
- Brain atrophy and brain anomalies and hydrocephalus
Part VI- Fetal hydrocephalus:
- Pros and cons of fetal surgery
- Intrauterine shunt