NPH Outcomes and Ongoing Management after Treatment

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Published 2017-08-17

The road to recovery after shunt surgery is not always straight and narrow. While most adults who receive shunts for hydrocephalus can look forward to good outcomes, it's important to know what to expect after a shunt is placed and what can go wrong. In this session, two clinical experts in Neurology and Neurosurgery will share their collective experience in the management of shunts from the time of placement though long-term follow-up. The discussion will cover the expected time course of recovery, the most common side effects, best practices for promoting good outcomes and future direction in shunt management.

Normal Relkin, MD, PhD
Mark G. Hamilton, MDCM, FRCSC

All Comments (16)

@jopmars8168 4 months ago

Excellent work by both doctors, very informative and helpful.
@briannewesson436 6 years ago

Thank you so much for this video. I fall into this category as I was diagnosed at 29 and shunted the same year. I appreciate all you guys at the association do for me in understanding and navigating this condition.
@sujab6609 5 years ago

I pray to god that they shud soon find a permanent cure for Hydrocephalus other than a shunt surgery
@sheilahalet8773 5 years ago

Wonderful narration and explanation by Doctors. This is helping me decide. No way at 75, I am going to webble and wobble and not fall down. I HOPE!!!!
@cloggy010 2 years ago

grateful!
@josephclose4351 2 years ago

Is there a PDF of this presentation I can obtain? For a first-time care giver dealing with this disease, this gives a fantastic walk through I haven't seen anywhere else. It would be a great piece to have when talking with our neurosurgeon.
@brunieeeety 2 years ago

its all about shunt awareness xx
@elvisjacksonetuah8539 2 years ago

There's liquid substance on my daughter's brain. The doctor prescribed for her surgery, a P V Shant. At first I couldnt understand a thing, but now, I'm okay with what the doctor said.
@bennieokoli1999 2 years ago

Now I'm scared because I have been on vp shunts for somethime now and I'm also placed on blood thinners too,I actually had a stroke and I have weakness on my left side and vision as well as memory problem and sometimes lack of coordination, should I be worried
@ahmedbaaba3573 11 months ago

HI, did you later regain your sight?
@davediluciano5889 2 years ago

Unfortunately a diagnosis can’t be rushed.
@bridgetgallagher5495 3 years ago

My daughter is 24years she has n p h also 4 lumbar punctures with significant improvement but she has been left and her condition is detereating fast
@krystalwesley7043 1 year ago

When having hydrocephlus are you qualify for disability
@pampatten3405 2 years ago

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@video198712 10 months ago

I'm sorry but the programable shunt are the WORST!!!!!