Dr. Michael A. Williams, professor of neurology and neurological surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a hydrocephalus experts, holds an example of a valve for a brain shunt ...

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WBAL-TV: Shunt surgery can relieve complications caused by cerebrospinal fluid buildup, researchers find A new surgery could help treat a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain that can cause balance problems and memory declines, researchers found.According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, idiopathic ... Shunt surgery can relieve complications caused by cerebrospinal fluid buildup, researchers find MSN: Older adults with hydrocephalus benefit from shunt surgery, patient trial shows Implanting a brain shunt in older people diagnosed with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is effective in improving their symptoms, a randomized, double-blinded, multi-center patient ... EurekAlert!: UCalgary researchers show brain shunts significantly benefit older adults with hydrocephalus The typical signs and symptoms of idiopathic NPH are shown. In a retrospective study involving 418 patients with shunt-responsive idiopathic NPH, 96% of the patients had gait difficulty, 76% had ...

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