Although cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt placement is the most common procedure
performed by pediatric neurosurgeons, shunts remain among the most failure-prone life …

The outcome of pediatric hydrocephalus, including surgical complications, neurological
sequelae and academic achievement, has been the matter of many studies. However, much …

The lateral parabrachial nucleus (lPBN) is a major target of spinal projection neurons
conveying nociceptive input into supraspinal structures. However, the functional role of …

Object The Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN), which comprises 7 pediatric
neurosurgical centers in North America, provides a unique multicenter assessment of the …

Introduction The decision-making process when we compare endoscopic third
ventriculostomy (ETV) with shunts as surgical options for the treatment of hydrocephalus in …

Object The goal of this study was to determine whether failure rates of hydrocephalus shunts
have fallen over the years as a result of experience or technical improvements. Methods A …

OBJECTIVE Hydrocephalus remains one of the more common pathologies managed in
pediatric neurosurgical units. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has an advantage …

Object As part of a project to devise evidence-based safety interventions for specialty
surgery, the authors sought to review current evidence in CSF shunt surgery concerning the …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to prospectively study perioperative variables
associated with revision after shunt surgery for adult hydrocephalus. Methods: Two protocols …

Hydrocephalus can present with acute or chronic symptoms at any age. Obstructive and
communicating hydrocephalus are the two main types. In adults, the most common form of …