Hydrocephalus is a condition when a collection of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Neurosurgeons do endoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus (water collection inside the brain). Hydrocephalus creates the intensity of the pressure in the skull—the increased pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid damage the brain tissues. The surgeon creates a hole in one of the brain's ventricles to make the cerebrospinal fluid flow out.
It is commonly found in infants and adults over 60. As of now, there is no proven way to cure hydrocephalus; however, endoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus helps maintain the level of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Reasons for the build-up of excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain Obstruction: When there is a partial obstruction in the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid. It is one of the most common problems. Poor Absorption: When there is a problem with the absorption of the cerebrospinal fluid. Overproduction: As the name suggests, more cerebrospinal fluid production is more than the absorption limit.
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What are the symptoms of hydrocephalus in infants?
Changes in head size
Vomiting
Less sleep
Irritability
What are the symptoms of hydrocephalus in older adults?
Memory loss
Loss of bladder control
Poor balance
Problem with walking
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) is also known as the endoscopic treatment to cure hydrocephalus. An endoscope is used to create a puncture in the brain to create a pathway for the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy with Choroid Plexus Cauterization (ETV/CPC)
This endoscopic treatment is done with the addition of choroid plexus cauterization. The neurosurgeon burns the cauterised tissue using the choroid plexus.
Happy Patient Review Operated by Dr. Sumit Sinha for Brain Surgery.
Lecturing on Minimally invasive spinal surgery at recently concluded meeting by Artemis hospitals Gurugram.
He is an expert Minimally invasive and Endoscopic Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon. He has to his credit performing successfully thousands of complex Neurosurgical and Spine operations through keyhole and endoscopic approaches.
Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Award to attend the 9th International Conference on Cerebrovascular Surgery, to be held on 11-13th November, 2009 at Nagoya, Japan.