Written and edited by leading international authorities in the field, this book provides an in-depth review of knowledge of complications of CSF shunting, with emphasis on prevention, identification, and management. It covers the full range of shunt-related complications and the various associated adverse consequences that remain common despite significant improvements in imaging techniques and therapeutic methods. The chapters are organized into two parts: complications of extrathecal CSF shunt devices and complications of endoscopy. In addition to providing clinicians and investigators with the most pertinent current evidence, the book looks forward to future areas of hydrocephalus research and to innovative therapeutic philosophies. This comprehensive reference book will be an ideal source for neurosurgeons seeking both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures relating to the complications associated with CSF shunting.

General Introduction: Why They Exist, Incidence, Social and Economic Costs, and Quality of Life
Ibrahim, George M. (et al.)
Pages 3-11
Clinical Manifestations of CSF Shunt Complications
Martínez-Lage, Juan F. (et al.)
Pages 13-32
Neuroimaging in CSF Shunt Complications
Domenech, Ernesto (et al.)
Pages 33-72
Introduction: The Use of Extrathecal CSF Shunts, Optional vs Mandatory, Unavoidable Complications
Khan, Rizwan A.
Pages 75-80
Iatrogenic Complications of CSF Shunting
Martínez-Lage, Juan F. (et al.)
Pages 81-107
Complications Related to the Choice of the CSF Shunt Device
Tsang, Kevin (et al.)
Pages 109-118
Functional Complications: Hyperdrainage
Kalkan, Erdal (et al.)
Pages 119-127
Mechanical Complications of Shunts
Tsitouras, Vasilios (et al.)
Pages 129-140
Infective Complications
Akhaddar, Ali
Pages 141-148
Posthemorrhagic and Postinflammatory Complications
Wang, Joanna Y. (et al.)
Pages 149-158
Complications Related to the Type of Hydrocephalus: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Poca, María Antonia (et al.)
Pages 159-175
Complications Specific to the Type of CSF Shunt: Atrial Shunt
Massimi, Luca (et al.)
Pages 177-185
Complications of Peritoneal Shunts
Hinojosa, José
Pages 187-202
Complications Specific to Lumboperitoneal Shunt
Jusué-Torres, Ignacio (et al.)
Pages 203-211
Complications Specific to Pleural Type of CSF Shunt
Galarza, Marcelo (et al.)
Pages 213-226
Complications Specific to Rare Type Procedures of CSF Shunting
Lyngdoh, Bernard Trench
Pages 227-231
Cranio-cerebral Disproportion as a Late Complication
Rocco, Concezio (et al.)
Pages 233-246
Epilepsy as a Late Complication
Turgut, Mehmet (et al.)
Pages 247-259
Introduction: The Changed Epidemiology of CSF Shunt Complications, Failures Versus Complications
Kazan, Mehmet Saim (et al.)
Pages 263-267
Iatrogenic and Infectious Complications
Chesler, David A. (et al.)
Pages 269-275
CSF Fistulae as a Complication Due to Insufficient Correction of Altered CSF Dynamics
Pattisapu, Jogi V.
Pages 277-283
Subdural Collections: Hygroma and Haematoma
Gelabert-González, Miguel (et al.)
Pages 285-299
Complications Related to Endoscopic Fenestration in Loculated Hydrocephalus
Esquenazi, Yoshua (et al.)
Pages 301-306
Late Failures
Rocco, Federico