Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation (PHF)

Comparison of safety of lumbar drain versus external ventricular drain in symptomatic hydrocephalus followinganeurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage“ https://lnkd.in/gz_2KbRn

“Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is an uncommon problem most commonly found in people over 60. “ https://lnkd.in/gnH2NGbt

“Among surgical procedures for EVD placement, mVPS stands out as a low complication, secure, and reliable method. It effectively addresses the drawbacks of temporary external drainage, such as limited tube placement duration, increased risk of infections, and care complexities, or the necessity for repeated surgeries.” https://lnkd.in/g67mPkQr

“Common Questions About Hydrocephalus Answered By Harvard Health Publishing.” https://lnkd.in/g4FP6_nf

“Use of an eye ultrasound may quickly and safely identify children with brain drainage tube failure in the emergency department, according to a new study” #hydrocephalus https://lnkd.in/gU4FmWQq

“The unborn baby also had severe hydrocephalus - a build-up of fluid in the brain - and she claims she was told if she went ahead with labour, he wouldn't live long.” #hydrocephalus https://lnkd.in/gccfJynm

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“Patient selection for cerebrospinal fluid diversion is difficult, because idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) mimics other neurodegenerative disorders and no findings reliably predict outcome. The literature was reviewed to identify diagnostic criteria that predict shunt response and to formulate prognostic expectations” #CNC #Nuerosurgery https://lnkd.in/g92t4utY

KNOCKING OUT HYDROCEPHALUS! PHF in DC for #RareDC2024 #rarediseaseday #hydrocephalus Hydro Hero Cole Illions, PHF Board Chairman Michael Illions PHF CEO Kim Illions, PHF Board of Director Cyndi Lewis and PHF Board Chairman Michael Illions

“A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles team has developed a 60-second MRI test that may help to more easily diagnose shunt failure in children with hydrocephalus—a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the brain.” https://lnkd.in/gEQ6WXMa