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VP shunt insertions are among the most common procedures performed by neurosurgeons, and unfortunately, shunt infections in adults often cause severe illness and usually require additional ...

Both patients' idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus symptoms improved following shunt placement. Although CSF shunting is a relatively straightforward neurosurgical procedure, it is associated ...

Simple, low-risk temporizing procedures have been used to manage hydrocephalus until the condition of the neonate improves and a shunt can be safely placed or, in some cases, until the insult ...

Normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain, can lead to issues such as cognitive impairment, difficulty walking and bladder dysfunction. An ...