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Hydrocephalus, often referred to as "water on the brain," is alife-threatening condition that affects one in a thousand babies bornin the U.S., as well as older children and adults. Hydrocephalus is nowgenerally treated with surgical placement of a shunt system that drainsexcess fluid around the brain. Shunt revision surgeries are oftennecessary, throughout the life of the child.Hydrocephalus: A Guide for Patients, Families & Friends informs patient and family so that you can:

Select a skilled neurosurgeon Understand what treatments are being proposed Participate more fully in your care Know what you can expect during and after surgery Know symptoms needing attention Know where to turn for support Keep records helpful for future diagnostic or surgical work

Customer Reviews (17)

Great Overview but not for everyone
This book is very informative in regards to the condition overall.However, not every Hydrocephalus condition is the same making some of this information useless and/or very scary.There is not very much information out there for this condition, but this book does help explain the most commons forms and the things to look for in case of shunt failures.I highly recommed this book, but if you are a parent of a child with Hydrocephalus, read it in small doses because it does make the condition seem hopeless.

Hydro Guide is a Fantastic Resource
I was very pleased to have purchased and read the book Hydrocephalus:A Guide for Patients, Family, and Friends. I had read parts of it online, but it was great to have all the material condensed in the book. I read through the book very quickly underlining, highlighting, and taking notes on sections that really hit home with me.

I had most of the symptoms listed on page 21 when I was very young--particularly the headaches/eyeaches, nausea, difficulty with fine motor skills, Gait Disturbance, *Vision problems* like slow non-reacting pupils, impaired lateral and upward gaze, and strabismus/eye misallignments.

Chapter 4 was very informative--it thoroughly covered Shunts--how they work, what they are made of, and who manufactures them. This was especially helpful since I'm trying to get my medical records to determine the manufacturer and components of my shunt before I have an MRI in a more powerful Imaging machine.

I found the Signs of Shunt Complications/failure to be useful since my shunt is fifteen years old. I took careful note of the section on relocating and finding a new neurosurgeon. I moved 500 miles away from where I had surgery--plus my surgeon relocated to the West Coast. I was extremely interested in reading the section on Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (pg 204-207.) The section provided examples of people who had similar experiences as I had--difficulty with mechanical math, trouble with long division, strugles with word problems.

I highly recommend you get this book if you have hydrocephalus like I do (mine was caused by an arachnoid cyst over my cerebellum.)It's great for family members too, especially if you are newly diagnosed and considering surgery to treat the Hydro. There was very little information about hydrocephalus available to me back when I got my diagnosis in 1994. I wish I had info from this book and several of today's internet sites which give lots of information on the condition.

Very informative
I was diagnosed with hydrocephalus when I was 9 months old.My Mother never really knew too much about it so neither did I.I've had 3 shunt surgeries (first one when I was 11 months, a revision at 5 years old, and a new VP shunt in a different place at 11 years old) and now that I'm 23 and a Mommy of 2, I really started getting worried about the 'what ifs'.I've done a lot of research and this book is great.It's very informative and puts it in easy to understand language for those who aren't fluent with medical terminology.It covers all aspects of hydrocephalus and the common medical conditions that are associated with it.Though I am lucky and have none of those other conditions, I now know what to look out for.

Do NOT buy this book
My mother bought this for me when my son was shunted at a month old due to hydrocephalus.This book gave us wrong information about just about everything to expect.Find something more current, or ask your neuro-surgeon for a recommendation - but don't put yourself through reading this obsolete, upsetting and misinformed book.

Hydro Book
If you have a child with hydro or a close friend or relative with hydro this book is a must have.It is VERY informative.It's a great resource to turn to when in need of some answers. ... Read more

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Birth defects are the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States, resulting in more than 8,000 infant deaths each year.In addition, another 40,000 babies are born and live with congenital disorders that result in a variety of disabilities ranging from treatable anomalies to life-long challenges.These include spina bifida, hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, heart defects, and clefts of the lip and palate.Although the causes of 75 percent of all birth defects remain unknown, some congenital disorders can be prevented.

Congenital Disorders Sourcebook offers current information about congenital disorders related to the effects of toxic substances, disease organisms, birth trauma, spontaneous malformations, and other disorders of unknown origin.(Information on disorders with a known genetic basis is included in Genetic Disorders Sourcebook.) ... Read more

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This book is a must for anyone dealing with Hydrocephalus.
I had Hydrocephalus when I was younger.(17)I am now 40.Could you please tell me how I could obtain an updated Glasgow Scale.And have there been any changes in Ventricular Shunts? ... Read more

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This book has been created for parents who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells parents where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to hydrocephalus (also Hydrocephaly; Water on the Brain), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on hydrocephalus. Given parents' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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A great source of information
I bought this book after we were told that our son would be born with Hydrocephalus. Of course I had never even heard of this condition prior to this, so I had a lot to learn.

The only disapiontment to this book is that it contains no actual information, it simply lists all of the websites that do. I was a little dissapionted at first, but it really did come in handy having all of the websites in an easy to use guide.

If you are looking for information, do not buy this book. If you'd like to know where to find information, then this is the book for you. ... Read more

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In the last ten years the pediatric neurosurgeon has witnessed a real revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus, the most frequently encountered condition in the everyday clinical practice. The evolution of MRI and the advent of neuroendoscopic surgery have resuscitated the interest in the classification, etiology and pathophysiology of hydrocephalus. The book offers an updated overview on the recent progresses in this field, and a new approach to hydrocephalus: the reader will find in it a modern and new presentation of an old disease, where genetics, endoscopy, cost-effectiveness analyses and many other aspects of the various therapies are extensively discussed. The volume will be useful not only for neurosurgeons but for all the specialists interested in the various aspects of hydrocephalus: pediatricians, radiologists, endocrinologists, pathologists and geneticians. ... Read more

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Not enough stars for this book!!!
By all means, this is an outstanding book on pediatric hydrocephalus. Although quite expensive, I do not regret buying it. With all the advances in technology and clinical diagnosis and treatment, hydrocephalus (pediatric as well as the normal pressure type) continues to puzzle the medical community. The two treatment procedures deal merely with the mechanics of the brain which, as the book demonstrates, might not be enough. There is an urgent need to look again to hydrocephalus not only from the point of view of the brain's biomechanics, but also from the point of view of the electro-chemical activities of the hydrocephalic brain. I highly recommend this book! ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Hydrocephalus," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Hydrocephalus in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Hydrocephalus when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Hydrocephalus, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Part of an annual series designed to keep neurosurgeons and researchers abreast of the latest developments in the neurosciences, this volume explores experimental techniques, pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, individual forms of hydrocephalus and long-term results. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Gilbert & Hodges in 1815 in 87 pages; Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Medical; History / Europe / Ireland; Medical / General; Medical / Health Care Delivery; Medical / History; Medical / Hospital Administration & Care; Medical / Physicians; ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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A number of distinguished authors have combined to produce this authoritative work of reference on all aspects of hydrocephalus.This work summarizes the present state of knowledge and its current investigation and treatment. The neurophysiological and neuropathological features of hydrocephalus are considered in detail, as are modern methods of diagnosis and treatment.It is recommended reading for members of all branches of the medical, nursing and social professions. ... Read more

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This book discusses all aspects of the effects of spina bifida and hydrocephalus on the fetus, the child, and the adolescent.Chapters review current neurosurgical techniques, perinatal death and malformation, together with the effects of spina bifida and hydrocephalus on behavior and education.The book thus presents an up-to-date view on the current diagnosis, investigation, and treatment of these two conditions. ... Read more

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This text on the pathogenesis and treatment of hydrocephalus covers morphological and biochemical aspects, CSF hydrodynamics, hydrocephalus of various etiologies and new concepts and future aspects. ... Read more