Preface |
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1 An Anatomical and Physiological Basis for CSF Pathway Disorders |
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Box: Embryology of CNS with Emphasis on CSF Circulation |
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18 | (4) |
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2 Hydrocephalus: Historical Review of Its Treatment |
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Box: Treatment of Hydrocephalus in the Modern Era (1950s-Current Date) |
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63 | (3) |
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3 Imaging (Normal and Abnormal) |
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66 | (44) |
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4 Invasive Measurements of Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure |
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110 | (11) |
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Box: Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Sensors and Surgical Technique of ICP Bolt Insertion |
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116 | (5) |
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5 The Neuropsychological Consequences of Hydrocephalus |
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121 | (21) |
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6 Antenatal Screening and Management of Hydrocephalus |
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132 | (10) |
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Section 2 Disease-Specific Discussion |
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7 Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus |
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142 | (12) |
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154 | (35) |
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9 Postinfectious Hydrocephalus |
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189 | (27) |
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10 Hydrocephalus in Children with Myelomeningocele |
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216 | (8) |
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11 Hydrocephalus in Craniosynostosis |
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224 | (12) |
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12 Uncommon Congenital Malformations and Hydrocephalus |
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236 | (11) |
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13 Pericerebral Collections and Subdural Effusions |
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247 | (18) |
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14 Shunt-Related Headaches: The Slit Ventricle Syndromes |
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265 | (8) |
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15 Acquired Hydrocephalus in Adults |
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273 | (11) |
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16 Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus |
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284 | (16) |
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299 | (1) |
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17 Hydrocephalus in Chiari Malformation and Other Craniovertebral Junction Abnormalities |
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300 | (18) |
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Box: Management of Chiari I Malformation Associated with Intracranial Hypertension |
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312 | (3) |
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Box: The Treatment of Hydrocephalus in Children with Achondroplasia |
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315 | (3) |
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318 | (19) |
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Box: Surgery for Chiari I Malformation and Syringomyelia |
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333 | (4) |
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19 Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension |
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337 | (43) |
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Box: Pseudotumor and Obesity |
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360 | (8) |
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Box: Lumboperitoneal Shunts in the Treatment of Benign Intracranial Hypertension |
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368 | (2) |
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Box: Venous Outflow Obstruction and Venous Sinus Thrombosis in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension |
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370 | (10) |
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Maria Consiglio Buonocore |
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380 | (20) |
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400 | (24) |
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Hieronymus Damianus Boogaarts |
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22 Tumor-Related Hydrocephalus |
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424 | (3) |
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Box: ETV in the Management of Hydrocephalus Secondary to Pediatric Posterior Fossa Tumors |
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425 | (2) |
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23 Longstanding Overt Ventriculomegaly in Adult (LOVA) |
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427 | (11) |
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Box: The Neuropsychological Aspects of Longstanding Overt Ventriculomegaly in Adults |
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436 | (2) |
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Section 3 Surgical Aspects |
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24 Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts |
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438 | (22) |
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Box: Surgical Technique: Shunt Implantation |
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454 | (3) |
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Box: Image-Guided Shunt Placement |
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457 | (3) |
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460 | (28) |
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Box: The Role of Antibiotic Impregnated Catheters in Preventing Shunt Infection |
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482 | (2) |
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Box: Multiloculated Hydrocephalus |
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484 | (4) |
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26 Clinical Trials in Hydrocephalus: What Have We Learned? |
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488 | (8) |
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Box: The U.K. Shunt Registry |
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494 | (2) |
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27 Endoscopy for Hydrocephalus---General Aspects |
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496 | (12) |
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Sherif Mohammed Al-Sayed Al-Kheshen |
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Box: ETV Techniques and Complications |
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505 | (3) |
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28 Endoscopic Management of Specific Disease Entities |
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508 | (20) |
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Box: ETV in Shunt Malfunction |
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519 | (3) |
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Box: Repeat Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy |
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522 | (2) |
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Box: ETV in Children Younger Than Two Years |
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524 | (2) |
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Box: Predicting Success of ETV in Children with Hydrocephalus |
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526 | (2) |
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Section 4 Controversial Issues and Social Aspects |
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29 Hydrocephalus and Epilepsy |
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528 | (4) |
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30 Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida |
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532 | (7) |
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31 The Patient's Perspective---Support and Social Integration |
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539 | (10) |
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Box: Quantification of Outcome in Children with Hydrocephalus |
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546 | (3) |
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32 Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of CSF Disorders |
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549 | (6) |
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33 Treatment of Hydrocephalus in the Developing World |
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555 | (12) |
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Appendix |
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Index |
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