About 125,000 Americans have such shunts, although the number who have hydrocephalus is far higher; some estimates say 1 of every 500 to 1,000 babies is born with "water on the brain," which is ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 84-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with hydrocephalus after an MRI scan.I understand that there isn’t any treatment besides a shunt. Do you have any ...

Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are primarily used to treat a condition called hydrocephalus.This condition occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collects in the brain’s ventricles.

Normal pressure hydrocephalus(NPH) is a neurological disorder caused by too much fluid pressing on the brain. WebMD explains causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Hydrocephalus, a neurological condition marked by the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain’s ventricles, presents significant clinical challenges. Traditional ...

A ventriculoperitoneal shunt is a medical device that surgeons use to treat hydrocephaly. The article looks at the types, procedure, possible complications, and tips for recovery.