Discusses the management and complications of hydrocephalus
Presents the most advanced research on its pathophysiology
Provide a new understanding and classifications
Includes key ethical issues
This book provides the reader with a well-structured, comprehensive approach to hydrocephalus and related syndromes. It also addresses the ethical dilemmas of managing hydrocephalus, of which many neurosurgeons are unaware, and presents cutting-edge research genetic and pathophysiology research on hydrocephalus. The book presents a new classification for the Dandy Walker syndrome, based on a new understanding of different hydrocephalic problems. Further, it puts forward a wholly new theory on the pathophysiology and development of multiloculated hydrocephalus. This book helps the reader to devise a long-term strategic plan to treat patients, based on research of favorable long-term outcomes of hydrocephalus. It uniquely provides evidence-based approaches to managing hydrocephalus, presenting the experience and thoughts of renowned and highly experienced neurosurgeons from the USA, Canada, Japan, Europe and the Middle East

Table of contents (2 chapters)
Shunts and Shunt Complications

Yazid Maghrabi M.B.B.S., Saleh Baeesa M.B.Ch.B., F.R.C.S.C.


Pathophysiology of Hydrocephalus

Deepak Gupta M.D., Raghav Singla M.D., Chinmay Dash M.D.