Directory of Hydrocephalus Resources

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Hydrocephalus comes from the Greek: hydro means water, cephalus means head. Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within cavities called ventricles inside the brain. CSF is produced in the ventricles, circulates through the ventricular system, and is absorbed into the bloodstream. CSF is in constant circulation and has many important functions. It surrounds the brain and spinal cord and acts as a protective cushion against injury. CSF contains nutrients and proteins necessary for the nourishment and normal function of the brain. It carries waste products away from surrounding tissues. Hydrocephalus occurs when there is an imbalance between the amount of CSF that is produced and the rate at which it is absorbed. As CSF builds up, it causes the ventricles to enlarge, and the pressure inside the head to increase.

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• Childhood Hydrocephalus

  http://virtualtrials.com/shunts.cfm
  Clinical features, treatment, and information on the Slit-Ventricle Syndrome. Arno H. Fried, M.D., Mel H. Epstein, M.D.

• General Practice Notebook - Hydrocephalus

  http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=-905576446
  Clinically-oriented information on the different types.

• Hydrocephalus Center

  http://oreilly.com/medical/hydrocephalus/
  Patient centered guide to hydrocephalus information, resources, and reading material.

• Hydrocephalus Fact Sheet

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/hydrocephalus/detail_hydrocephalus.htm
  Provides information about the condition, treatment, complications, outcomes and research.

• Hydrocephalus Information

  http://hydrocephalus.allanach.dk/
  In depth information about hydrocephalus, including the types, the causes, methods of diagnosis, types of treatments, and many of the effects.

• Life NPH

  http://www.lifenph.com/
  Offers details about normal pressure hydrocephalus, including treatment, screening tests, find a physician and a support center.

• Madi's Fund for Hydrocephalus Research

  http://www.med.uvm.edu/madisfund/
  Fund is used to promote hydrocephalus research and provide some assistance for families who have children hospitalized at Fletcher Allen Health Care.

• MedlinePlus: Hydrocephalus

  https://medlineplus.gov/hydrocephalus.html
  Overview, clinical trials, pictures and diagrams, organizations and treatment information.

• NINDS: Hydrocephalus

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/hydrocephalus/hydrocephalus.htm
  Information sheet compiled by The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• Pediatric Nuerosurgery - Hydrocephalus

  http://columbianeurosurgery.org/ct/hydrocephalus.html
  Columbia-Presbyterian overview of causes and treatments. Hydrocephalic shunt system highlights.

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