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hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus occurs when the delicate balance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) production and absorption is disrupted, and it builds up in the brain. This build-up of CSF causes the brain to swell and pressure to increase inside the skull, resulting in nerve damage.
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a form of the condition that typically affects older adults. It is often confused with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, making proper diagnosis essential. Codman & Shurtleff, a DePuy company, has solutions to help those with NPH and other types of hydrocephalus.
hydrocephalus in children
Congenital hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs before, during or soon after birth, or later in life due to a medical condition that existed at birth. Although it cannot be cured or prevented, effective treatments are available to help people with hydrocephalus live happy, productive, and fulfilling lives.
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from diagnosis to recovery
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