Mar 17, 2026 · Overview Hydrocephalus is the buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in spaces called ventricles deep within the brain. This buildup can make the ventricles larger and put pressure on the …

Mar 17, 2026 · The most common hydrocephalus treatment is a shunt — a flexible tube with a one-way valve. The valve helps drain extra fluid from the brain at the right speed and in the right direction. …

Mar 17, 2026 · La hidrocefalia puede producirse a cualquier edad, pero es más frecuente en bebés y en adultos mayores de 60 años. La cirugía puede restaurar y mantener los niveles sanos de líquido …

Mar 17, 2026 · Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists), brain and nervous system surgery (neurosurgeons), and other specialties conduct research in …

Mar 17, 2026 · Hydrocephalus care at Mayo Clinic Your Mayo Clinic care team. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists) and brain and nervous system surgery …

Hydrocephalus can increase pressure inside the skull, harming brain function. Sometimes, fluid buildup enlarges the ventricles without raising the pressure level, which can also cause issues. This is called …

Jan 17, 2019 · Adult-onset hydrocephalus Benjamin D. Elder, M.D., Ph.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses adult-onset hydrocephalus, including idiopathic normal …

Mar 17, 2026 · Ask your healthcare professional if you or your child should receive a vaccine against meningitis, once a common cause of hydrocephalus. The Centers for Disease Control and …

يستطيع أن يحصل البالغون الذين يتعايشون مع الاستسقاء الدماغي على معلومات مفيدة من المؤسسات التي كرست مواردها لتثقيف ودعم مرضى الاستسقاء الدماغي، مثل جمعية Hydrocephalus Association.

May 26, 2023 · Idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) can be debilitating for people over age 60, yet it is underdiagnosed. Mayo Clinic is using cutting-edge technology to improve diagnosis and …