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Could a new skull indentation at the top of a Shunt for hydrocephalus be dangerous?
Yes, a new skull indentation at the top of a shunt for hydrocephalus could be dangerous. It may indicate complications such as infection, shunt malfunction, or excessive pressure on the brain. Such changes should be evaluated promptly by a healthcare professional to ensure appropriate management and prevent potential neurological damage. Monitoring for additional symptoms, such as headaches or changes in behavior, is also crucial.
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What does a ventricular shunt relieve?
A ventricular shunt relieves hydrocephalus
Why would a mass in the third ventricle cause hydrocephalus?
I happen to have hydrocephalus :/ and that mass could cause a blockage, requirring insertion of a shunt by neurosurgeons.
What condition does a ventricular shunt treat?
hydrocephalus
What is a ventricular shunt used for?
Ventricular shunt relieves hydrocephalus, a condition in which the ventricles are enlarged.
What is called when a child has value shunt caused of water in the brain?
The shunt used for a person who has hydrocephalus ("water on the brain") is not called a "value shunt". It is usually called a "ventriculo-peritoneal shunt" or "VP shunt" for short. Sometimes a "ventriculo-atrial shunt" or "VA shunt" is used instead.
What is the cpt code for insertion of cerebrospinal fluid ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus?
62223
What is the prognosis for patients with hydrocephalus?
Those with hydrocephalus at birth do better than those with later onset due to meningitis. For individuals with normal pressure hydrocephalus, approximately half will benefit by the installation of a shunt.
Nursing interventions associated with hydrocephalus?
Sometimes no intervention is necessary, but a shunt, medication, or both is usually prescribed.
Can any one answer this pleasee To treat this disease often a shunt system is made during surgery?
hydrocephalus
Adult Hydrocephalus will I die?
We will all die eventually, whether or not we have hydrocephalus. With treatment, people with hydrocephalus can go on to live normal lives. That's not to say you won't have shunt failures and setbacks. Keep a positive attitude and find a great neurosurgeon.
What is treatment for both elevated and normal pressure hydrocephalus?
surgical installation of a shunt. A shunt is a tube connecting the ventricles of the brain to an alternative drainage site, usually the abdominal cavity
What is the treatment for non-communicating hydrocephalus?
In some cases of non-communicating hydrocephalus, a direct connection can be made between one of the ventricles and the subarachnoid space, allowing drainage without a shunt.
