Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs in infants, children, and adults due to the presence of tumours blocking the ventricles of the brain and causing disruptions in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid to its absorption site in the venous system of the brain.
The neurosurgery department at Top Ihilov conducts effective diagnosis and treatment for small and adult patients with hydrocephalus. In cases of hydrocephalus caused by impaired absorption of cerebrospinal fluid into the venous system of the brain, a surgical procedure known as ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VP SHUNT) is used.
Hydrocephalus: The VP Shunt Method at Top Ihilov
Neurosurgeons at Top Ihilov use endoscopic procedures for the treatment of hydrocephalus. In particular, this operation is suitable for children with obstructive hydrocephalus.
During endoscopic procedures, special endoscopic instruments with a microcamera are inserted through a small opening in the skull, allowing the surgeon to see the ventricles of the brain from the inside during the operation. Using these endoscopes, neurosurgeons create an outlet for the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid.
With timely diagnosis and proper treatment of hydrocephalus, significant results can be achieved, gradually normalizing the proper functioning of the neurological system.
Accurate Diagnosis of Hydrocephalus at Top Ihilov
In hydrocephalus, intracranial pressure increases, which can cause irreversible damage to brain tissue.
Increased intracranial pressure causes nausea, vomiting, severe headaches, especially in the forehead area, disturbances in consciousness, memory, walking, and loss of control over behavior.
In the treatment of compensated hydrocephalus in children with normal development, especially in cases of infectious diseases or head injuries, observation and the use of dehydrating agents such as Diamox, Veroshpiron, magnesium sulfate, etc., are indicated; medications to improve cerebral circulation - Cavinton and multivitamins - are also prescribed.
At Top Ihilov, the diagnosis of hydrocephalus is conducted using computed tomography (CT). CT examination allows for the identification of the causes of tumours or hemorrhages, determination of the size of the brain ventricles, and detection of the site of occlusion.