St. Louis Children’s Hospital is one of nine institutions that make up the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network, which will continually study long-term outcomes of the surgery compared to shunts.

The problem The surgery to relieve hydrocephalus is called shunt surgery, and consists of the implantation of a thin hollow pipe carrying excess CSF from the brain into the abdominal cavity ...

Surgical procedure controls hydrocephalus in most patients, however, implanting a shunt does not cure the condition. It is a life-long disorder, accompanied by several long-term complications.

ROACH: I am an 84-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with hydrocephalus after an MRI scan. I understand that there isn’t any treatment besides a shunt.

Treatment usually involves surgical placement of shunts to divert fluid away, but this procedure often leads to complications, infections, and multiple re-treatments.

Future Market Insights (FMI) has released an optimistic forecast for the global hydrocephalus shunt market, projecting steady growth in the coming years. According to the latest report, the market, ...

According to FMI’s recent report, the global hydrocephalus shunt market is currently valued at USD 546.09 million in 2024. The market is projected to grow steadily, reaching an estimated value of USD ...

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Dr. Roach: I am an 84-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with hydrocephalus after an MRI scan. I understand that there isn’t any treatment besides a shunt. Do you have ...