There are various types of hydrocephalus
Communicating hydrocephalus occurs when the flow of CSF is blocked after it exits the ventricles. The word ‘communicating’ means that the CSF can flow between the ventricles.
Non-communicating hydrocephalus is also known as obstructive hydrocephalus and occurs when the flow of CSF or the passage connecting the ventricles is blocked. One of the common causes is Aqueduct stenosis which is the narrowing of a small passage between the third and fourth ventricles of the brain.
NPH or normal pressure hydrocephalus is a kind of communicating hydrocephalus that usually occurs in elderly people and may result from head trauma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, infection, tumor, or complications of the surgery.
Congenital hydrocephalus is present from birth and may be caused by events or causes due to fetal developments, or genetic abnormalities.
Hydrocephalus acquired at birth or later can impact people of any age, stemming from factors such as infection, tumor, trauma, or other diseases.
Hydrocephalus ex-vacuo occurs when stroke, degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or any other traumatic injury occurs to the brain which results in brain tissue shrinking with relative increase in the ventricle size.
Symptoms of Hydrocephalus
These symptoms aren’t normally present all at the same time and only a few symptoms of hydrocephalus are seen at a time. If you suffer from any of the above symptoms, Consult the Best Neurosurgeon for further treatment of hydrocephalus in Dubai.
If suspected by the physician then one or more of the following tests are recommended to confirm the diagnosis.
In the predominant approach to addressing hydrocephalus, a ventriculoperitoneal shunt is typically employed, involving the insertion of a tube into the brain’s ventricles. This tube is then tunneled beneath the skin, ultimately finding placement in the abdominal peritoneal cavity. For certain cases of hydrocephalus, an alternative option exists, wherein patients may undergo endoscopic ventriculostomy without the necessity of a shunt tube placement.
In addition to hydrocephalus surgery in Dubai, it offers a range of alternative options. If you’ve received a hydrocephalus diagnosis and surgical recommendation, don’t hesitate to seek a second opinion from the best Neurosurgeon in Dubai.
In adults, hydrocephalus can present as headaches, nausea, vision changes, cognitive decline, difficulty walking, or urinary incontinence (especially in normal pressure hydrocephalus). Surgery is typically recommended when symptoms are progressive or imaging confirms dangerous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) build-up causing brain compression.
A VP shunt diverts excess CSF from the brain to the abdomen using a permanent tube. ETV creates a natural bypass in the brain’s ventricular system, eliminating the need for a shunt in selected cases. ETV is preferred when possible as it avoids the long-term risks of shunt failure, infection, and revision surgeries.
Yes, hydrocephalus is treated in Abu Dhabi by Dr. Arun Rajeswaran, who performs both VP shunt placement and ETV procedures. VP shunt surgery typically has a short hospital stay of 2–3 days. Recovery involves monitoring for shunt function and watching for signs of infection or blockage over the following weeks.
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