Research across Hydrocephalus
Related studies from across the Hydrocephalus family.
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…
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 …