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Hydrocephalus affects many types of individuals, and ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are still the most common treatment method. Even with all of the progress and new ideas over the years, shunt failure still remains a major issue in the hydrocephalus community. An estimated 30-50% of shunts fail within 2 years, with valve failure accounting for approximately 15...
Pregnancy is a life-changing journey filled with excitement and questions—and for individuals living with hydrocephalus, it can come with added layers of uncertainty. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have lived with hydrocephalus for years, you may wonder how your condition—and any
My name is Carly, I’m 27 years old, and I was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at one month old. I’ve had 20 brain surgeries, 14 of which were sh...
In our previous article, Learning the Brain: Neuroanatomy Basics for Understanding Hydrocephalus, we discussed the anatomy of the brain and what happens to the brain in