Complications of CSF shunting in hydrocephalus : prevention, identification, and management

Written and edited by leading international authorities in the field, this book provides an in-depth review of knowledge of complications of CSF shunting, with emphasis on prevention, identification, and management. It covers the full range of shunt-related complications and the various associated adverse consequences that remain common despite significant improvements in imaging techniques and therapeutic methods. The chapters are organized into two parts: complications of extrathecal CSF shunt devices and complications of endoscopy. In addition to providing clinicians and investigators with the most pertinent current evidence, the book looks forward to future areas of hydrocephalus research and to innovative therapeutic philosophies. This comprehensive reference book will be an ideal source for neurosurgeons seeking both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures relating to the complications associated with CSF shunting. Front Matter....Pages i-xii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 General Introduction: Why They Exist, Incidence, Social and Economic Costs, and Quality of Life....Pages 3-11 Clinical Manifestations of CSF Shunt Complications....Pages 13-32 Neuroimaging in CSF Shunt Complications....Pages 33-72 Front Matter....Pages 73-73 Introduction: The Use of Extrathecal CSF Shunts, Optional vs Mandatory, Unavoidable Complications....Pages 75-80 Iatrogenic Complications of CSF Shunting....Pages 81-107 Complications Related to the Choice of the CSF Shunt Device....Pages 109-118 Functional Complications: Hyperdrainage....Pages 119-127 Mechanical Complications of Shunts....Pages 129-140 Infective Complications....Pages 141-148 Posthemorrhagic and Postinflammatory Complications....Pages 149-158 Complications Related to the Type of Hydrocephalus: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus....Pages 159-175 Complications Specific to the Type of CSF Shunt: Atrial Shunt....Pages 177-185 Complications of Peritoneal Shunts....Pages 187-202 Complications Specific to Lumboperitoneal Shunt....Pages 203-211 Complications Specific to Pleural Type of CSF Shunt....Pages 213-226 Complications Specific to Rare Type Procedures of CSF Shunting....Pages 227-231 Cranio-cerebral Disproportion as a Late Complication....Pages 233-246 Epilepsy as a Late Complication....Pages 247-259 Front Matter....Pages 261-261 Introduction: The Changed Epidemiology of CSF Shunt Complications, Failures Versus Complications....Pages 263-267 Iatrogenic and Infectious Complications....Pages 269-275 Front Matter....Pages 261-261 CSF Fistulae as a Complication Due to Insufficient Correction of Altered CSF Dynamics....Pages 277-283 Subdural Collections: Hygroma and Haematoma....Pages 285-299 Complications Related to Endoscopic Fenestration in Loculated Hydrocephalus....Pages 301-306 Late Failures....Pages 307-312 Back Matter....Pages 313-322 Written and edited by leading international authorities in the field, this book provides an in-depth review of knowledge of complications of CSF shunting, with emphasis on prevention, identification, and management. It covers the full range of shunt-related complications and the various associated adverse consequences that remain common despite significant improvements in imaging techniques and therapeutic methods. The chapters are organized into three parts: introduction, complications of extrathecal CSF shunt devices, and complications of endoscopy. In addition to providing clinicians and investigators with the most pertinent current evidence, the book looks forward to future areas of hydrocephalus research and to innovative therapeutic philosophies. This comprehensive reference book will be an ideal source for neurosurgeons seeking both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures relating to the complications associated with CSF shunting. It will also contribute in overcoming the problem of lack of knowledge of basic fluid dynamics and workings of the shunts - knowledge that is essential for optimal care of hydrocephalic patients Concezio Di Rocco, Mehmet Turgut, George Jallo, Juan F. Marti��nez-lage, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.