Systematic review and meta-analysis finds ventriculosubgaleal shunt safe in premature neonates with posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus
Tiny brains, big problem solved without permanent surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 562 premature neonates evaluated ventriculosubgaleal shunt (VSGS) for posthemorrhagic hydrocepha…
A little-known shunt procedure is helping fragile preemies avoid risky brain surgeries by using the body’s own tissue to absorb excess fluid…
Surgical management of post-traumatic hydrocephalus in TBI shows variable outcomes and lacks firm consensus on indications
When the Brain's Drainage System Fails After Injury
This narrative review examines surgical strategies for post-traumatic hydrocephalus in individuals sustaining traumatic brain injury.
After a traumatic brain injury, up to one in three people can develop a slow, silent fluid buildup — and picking the right drain can shape t…
Preoperative CSF metabolic profiles associated with recovery potential after shunt placement for NPH
Can fluid chemistry before surgery predict who will walk and think better after shunt placement?
A cohort study of patients undergoing shunt placement for normal pressure hydrocephalus found preoperative cerebrospinal fluid metabolite pr…
Spinal fluid chemistry before shunt surgery can predict which patients will see better walking and thinking results after the procedure.
First-in-human trial shows microimplant enables remote intracranial pressure monitoring in hydrocephalus
Small study tests tiny brain implant for long-term pressure monitoring in hydrocephalus
A first-in-human safety and initial efficacy trial in 20 hydrocephalus patients (10 adults, 10 children) found a novel microimplant could re…
A tiny brain implant weighing less than a paperclip can monitor pressure inside the skull for up to 18 months, helping doctors detect shunt …