- BRIG Research
Biomedical - Related Infection Group studying shunt infections. Resources list and contact information.
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/microbiology/brig/brig%20research.html
- Fetal Surgery
Highlights open fetal surgery and intrauterine shunt therapy to drain fluid prior to delivery. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy group at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
http://www.fetalsurgeons.com/03Hydro.htm
- Hydrocephalus
Information and advice about hydrocephalus, treatment and shunts. Includes a section about Dandy-Walker malformation.
http://www.nyneurosurgery.org/hydrointro.htm
- Hydrocephalus Treatment
American Association of Neurological Surgeons provide information on what hydrocephalus is and how to treat it. Glossary of terms.
http://www.neurosurgery.org/pubpages/patres/hydrobroch.html
- Shunt Systems
Ventriculoatrial (VA) and Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are discussed. Fluid flow information and diagram presented.
http://www.choa.org/library/conditions/hydro-systems.shtml
- Shunts and Pregnancy
Maternal Hydrocephalus information, support group and research program.
http://members.aol.com/HydroWoman/index.html
- Spina Bifida - Hydrocephalus
Overview of condition and information on cerebrospinal fluid flow. Symptoms list of malfunctioning shunts.
http://www.spinabifida.org/hydrocephalus.htm
- The Role of Neurotrophins
Infantile Hydrocephalus studies, theories and findings toward developing potential therapeutic strategies.
http://www.ufbi.ufl.edu/~coleman/project.html
- Third Ventriculostomy
Introduction and information on a intracranial CSF diversion procedure and the outlook of treating hydrocephalus without shunting.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/1591/thirdven.html
- Treatment with Shunts
Treatment information including shunting, third ventriculostomy and administration of diamox to relieve the pressure of fluid.
http://nyneurosurgery.org/hydro_shunt.htm
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