PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY
Pediatric Neurosurgery is a subspecialty of neurosurgery; which includes surgical procedures that are related to the nervous system, brain and spinal cord; that treats children with operable neurological disorders.
Hydrocephalus comes from Greek words “hydro,” meaning “water,” and “cephalus,” meaning “head.”
Hydrocephalus is the accumulation of too much cerebrospinal fluid inside the ventricles when the normal production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid is disrupted.
Several conditions can result in blocked cerebrospinal fluid flow in children:
• Inborn irregularities of the nervous system, such as
• Chiari malformation
• Neural tube defects, such as spina bifida
• Dandy-Walker syndrome (a congenital brain malformation involving the cerebellum and the fluid-filled spaces around it)
• Arachnoid cysts
• Infection, such as meningitis
• Intraventricular hemorrhage, which can affect premature babies
• Tumor in the back of the brain (posterior fossa)
• Head injury
Treating Hydrocephalus in Children
Shunts
The most common hydrocephalus treatment is a shunt, a small piece of silicone tubing placed surgically inside the body to bypass a blockage or otherwise create a better flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
The surgeon uses an endoscopic approach and makes a tiny hole in the affected ventricle to bypass the blockage and restore a more normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
For more information regarding treatment options, please consult our Best neurosurgeon in Kurla, Mumbai.
Hydrocephalus is the accumulation of too much cerebrospinal fluid inside the ventricles when the normal production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid is disrupted.
Several conditions can result in blocked cerebrospinal fluid flow in children:
• Inborn irregularities of the nervous system, such as
• Chiari malformation
• Neural tube defects, such as spina bifida
• Dandy-Walker syndrome (a congenital brain malformation involving the cerebellum and the fluid-filled spaces around it)
• Arachnoid cysts
• Infection, such as meningitis
• Intraventricular hemorrhage, which can affect premature babies
• Tumor in the back of the brain (posterior fossa)
• Head injury
Treating Hydrocephalus in Children
Shunts
The most common hydrocephalus treatment is a shunt, a small piece of silicone tubing placed surgically inside the body to bypass a blockage or otherwise create a better flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
The surgeon uses an endoscopic approach and makes a tiny hole in the affected ventricle to bypass the blockage and restore a more normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
For more information regarding treatment options, please consult our Best neurosurgeon in Kurla, Mumbai.
Tethered spinal cord syndrome is a neurologic disorder caused by tissue attachments that limit the movement of the spinal cord within the spinal column. These attachments cause an abnormal stretching of the spinal cord. This syndrome is closely associated with spina bifida.
For more information regarding treatment options, please consult our Best Paediatric neurosurgeon in Mumbai.
For more information regarding treatment options, please consult our Best Paediatric neurosurgeon in Mumbai.
Spina bifida is a condition that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. It's a type of neural tube defect. The neural tube is the structure in a developing embryo that later becomes the baby's brain and spinal cord and the tissues that enclose them. In babies with spina bifida, a portion of the neural tube doesn't close all the way. This affects the spinal cord and bones of the spine.
Spina bifida can range from being mild to causing serious disabilities. Symptoms depend on where on the spine the opening is located and how big it is. Symptoms also depend on whether the spinal cord and nerves are involved. When necessary, early treatment for spina bifida involves surgery. However, surgery doesn't always completely restore lost function.
For more information regarding spina bifida treatment options, please consult our Best Paediatric neurosurgeon in Mumbai.
Spina bifida can range from being mild to causing serious disabilities. Symptoms depend on where on the spine the opening is located and how big it is. Symptoms also depend on whether the spinal cord and nerves are involved. When necessary, early treatment for spina bifida involves surgery. However, surgery doesn't always completely restore lost function.
For more information regarding spina bifida treatment options, please consult our Best Paediatric neurosurgeon in Mumbai.
Myelomeningocele is the most serious spina bifida. It also is known as open spina bifida. The spinal canal is open along several vertebrae in the lower or middle back. Part of the spinal cord, including the spinal cord's protective covering and spinal nerves, push through this opening at birth, forming a sac on the baby's back. Tissues and nerves usually are exposed. This makes the baby prone to dangerous infections. This type also may cause loss of movement in the legs, and bladder and bowel dysfunction.
For more information regarding myelomeningocele treatment options, please consult our Best Brain and spine surgeon in Mumbai.
For more information regarding myelomeningocele treatment options, please consult our Best Brain and spine surgeon in Mumbai.
Chiari malformation is a condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. It occurs when part of the skull is misshapen or smaller than is typical. The skull presses on the brain and forces it downward.
Chiari malformation is not common, but increased use of imaging tests has led to more diagnoses.
Health care professionals group Chiari malformation into three types. The type depends on the anatomy of the brain tissue that is pushed into the spinal canal. The type also depends on whether there are developmental changes of the brain or spine.
Chiari malformation type 1 develops as the skull and brain are growing. Symptoms may not occur until late childhood or adulthood. The pediatric forms of Chiari malformation are type 2 and type 3. These types are present at birth, which is known as congenital.
Treatment of Chiari malformation depends on the type and the symptoms. Regular monitoring, medicines and surgery are treatment options. Sometimes no treatment is needed.
For more information regarding Chiari Malformation treatment options, please consult our Best brain and spine specialist in Ghatkopar Mumbai.
Chiari malformation is not common, but increased use of imaging tests has led to more diagnoses.
Health care professionals group Chiari malformation into three types. The type depends on the anatomy of the brain tissue that is pushed into the spinal canal. The type also depends on whether there are developmental changes of the brain or spine.
Chiari malformation type 1 develops as the skull and brain are growing. Symptoms may not occur until late childhood or adulthood. The pediatric forms of Chiari malformation are type 2 and type 3. These types are present at birth, which is known as congenital.
Treatment of Chiari malformation depends on the type and the symptoms. Regular monitoring, medicines and surgery are treatment options. Sometimes no treatment is needed.
For more information regarding Chiari Malformation treatment options, please consult our Best brain and spine specialist in Ghatkopar Mumbai.
Syringomyelia (sih-ring-go-my-E-lee-uh) is the development of a fluid-filled cyst within the spinal cord. The cyst, which is sometimes called a syrinx, can grow larger over time. When it does, it can damage the spinal cord and cause pain, weakness and stiffness.
Syringomyelia has several possible causes. Many cases are associated with a Chiari malformation. This is a condition in which brain tissue pushes into the spinal canal.
Other causes of syringomyelia include spinal cord tumors, spinal cord injuries and damage caused by swelling around the spinal cord.
If syringomyelia doesn't cause problems, monitoring the condition might be all that's necessary. But if the symptoms are bothersome, surgery might be needed.
For more information regarding treatment options, please consult our Best neurosurgeon in Mumbai.
Syringomyelia has several possible causes. Many cases are associated with a Chiari malformation. This is a condition in which brain tissue pushes into the spinal canal.
Other causes of syringomyelia include spinal cord tumors, spinal cord injuries and damage caused by swelling around the spinal cord.
If syringomyelia doesn't cause problems, monitoring the condition might be all that's necessary. But if the symptoms are bothersome, surgery might be needed.
For more information regarding treatment options, please consult our Best neurosurgeon in Mumbai.