Congenital Hydrocephalus

• Autores: Chelsie M. Estey
• Localización: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice: Small Animal Practice, ISSN-e 0195-5616, Vol. 46, Nº. 2, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Congenital Abnormalities of the Skull, Vertebral Column, and Central Nervous System), págs. 217-229
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • There are several types of hydrocephalus, which are characterized based on the location of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulation. Physical features of animals with congenital hydrocephalus may include a dome-shaped skull, persistent fontanelle, and bilateral ventrolateral strabismus. Medical therapy involves decreasing the production of CSF. The most common surgical treatment is placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Postoperative complications may include infection, blockage, drainage abnormalities, and mechanical failure.