Main description:

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.

Contents:

Part 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.