Über- und Unterdrainage in der Hydrocephalus Therapie
Shuntsysteme bei der Hydrocephalus-Therapie haben eine lange Geschichte, doch Über- und Unterdrainage bleiben häufige Komplikationen mit ihren möglichen Folgen, wie dem Schlitzventrikelsyndrom. Der Artikel beleuchtet die Ursachen, Folgen und Therapieansätze beider Probleme und diskutiert, ob Gravitationstechnologie eine mögliche Abhilfe bietet.
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.
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.
