: Excessive buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Treatments include ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement or Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) to divert fluid and relieve pressure.
: Effective care involves collaboration between neurosurgeons, pediatricians, oncologists, intensivists, and rehabilitation specialists. Common Conditions and Management Conditions often treated in this specialty include: Pediatric Neurosurgery (Neurosurgery by Example...
Pediatric neurosurgery is a highly specialized subspecialty focused on the surgical management of neurological conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. Unlike adult neurosurgery, this field accounts for the of the nervous system, requiring tailored surgical approaches and long-term developmental vision. : Excessive buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
: Such as spina bifida (e.g., myelomeningocele) and tethered cord syndrome . Early surgical closure within 48 hours of birth is often required to prevent infection and further nerve damage. Common Conditions and Management Conditions often treated in
(Nathan Selden, Lissa Baird): Focuses on case-based learning with "pivot points" for atypical situations.