Shunt therapy is the most common treatment for hydrocephalus, but carries the risk of serious complications such as shunt infections.
Find out more about symptoms, causes, treatment options and preventive approaches such as antibiotic-impregnated catheters.
The choice between LP and VP shunt is essential for the successful treatment of hydrocephalus. This article provides a detailed comparison, looking at the indications, benefits and potential risks of both types of implantation - informed insights for better treatment decisions.
Telemetric pressure sensors are setting new standards in the hydrocephalus shunt therapy. The article analyzes the technical limitations of conventional ICP sensors and presents trend-setting innovations in the field of measurement with telemetric pressure sensors - for more precise and efficient treatments.
The measurement and interpretation of intracranial pressure (ICP) is a very helpful aid in the diagnosis and treatment of many brain diseases. The article explains the technical requirements for ICP measurements, the interpretation of ICP values in intracranial pressure measurements and their significance for effective treatment planning.
Shunt systems in hydrocephalus therapy have a long history, but over- and underdrainage are still common complications with their potential consequences, such as slit ventricle syndrome. The article looks at the causes, consequences and therapeutic approaches of both problems and discusses whether gravitational technology offers a possible remedy.
The article introduces fluid mechanics and explains how the cerebrospinal fluid works in the human brain. It explains the hydrodynamics in the shunt system and shows why the circulation and pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid are important factors for optimizing shunt therapies.
Interview
Christoph Miethke & Katharina Dahme (Kopie 1)
(SV Babelsberg 03)
In a joint interview, our managing director Christoph Miethke and the co-chairwoman of the board of SV Babelsberg 03 Katharina Dahme talked about various topics related to the partnership.
The focus is on cooperation, goals and visions, working at MIETHKE and the partnership with the association Neues Potsdamer Toleranzedikt e. V.