SCHOLARLY ARTICLES

1.) Fichter, M.A. “Current Trends and Prospects of Intrauterine Neurosurgery”. Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy 23.4 (2008): 271-286.

Intrauterine surgery is a surgical performance done on the fetus while it is still within the womb. If Hydrocephalus can be diagnosed at this stage, an intrauterine surgery can be preformed to correct the syndrome, and prevent a shunt dependence later on in life. An estimated 330 cases of intrauterine repair have been performed in a few specialized centers worldwide. This would be a good source to find information regarding this type of surgery, and comparing whether or not it is an appropriate treatment for a specific case.

 

2.) Piatt, J.H.; Garton, H.J. “Clinical Diagnosis of Ventriculoperitoneal Sunt Failure Among Children with Hydrocephalus”. Pediatric Emergency Care 24.4 (Spring 2008): 201-10.

This journal was written after a study was done on the different symptoms and signs of shunt failure and infection. The study was randomized and consisted of controlled clinical trials. Observations were made and data was recorded. This type of journal is significant in that it is always important to research every treatment process available before having the procedure done. Although sometimes hard to understand, careful notes can be taken and asked to a physician who can always translate into layman’s terms.

 

3.) Levine, David N. “Intracranial Pressure and Ventricular Expansion in Hydrocephalus”. Journal of the Neurological Sciences 269.1 (Summer 2008): 1-11.

This article discusses the cause of Hydrocephalus and what causes the buildup of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) in the brain in the first place. The author proposes a theory that states Hydrocephalus is caused by the obstruction of the flow of CSF with the absence of large pressure gradients across the cerebral mantle. It goes on to explain how exactly the pressure is measured and how it is observed and recorded. This would be helpful mostly to doctors looking to expand their knowledge of the syndrome and also good for other clinical trials.