Hydrocephalus Management: A New Domain of Physiatric Expertise-Session Presentation

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Video Summary

The video provides an overview of the workup and management of hydrocephalus, with a focus on normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The physiology of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and the pathophysiology of hydrocephalus are explained. The video discusses different types of hydrocephalus, including communicating and non-communicating, and provides an in-depth discussion of NPH. The diagnostic workup for NPH, including imaging and lumbar puncture, is described. The video also covers the management of hydrocephalus, including the placement and adjustment of shunts. It discusses potential complications of shunts, such as obstruction and infection, and highlights the importance of long-term follow-up and management of patients with hydrocephalus. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the evaluation and management of hydrocephalus, with a focus on NPH.

Keywords

hydrocephalus

workup

management

normal pressure hydrocephalus

physiology

pathophysiology

diagnostic workup

shunts

complications