Clinical Programs / Hydrocephalus Program
Overview
The UCLA Hydrocephalus Program
offers comprehensive diagnostic and state-of-the-art treatment options for
patients with hydrocephalus. Our physicians are recognized experts in the
diagnosis and treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus. To better serve our
patients, patients can be evaluated at either UCLA Medical Center in Westwood or
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance. The Adult Hydrocephalus Center at UCLA
was one of the first established in the United States, and is a national and
international referral center. Infants and young children with hydrocephalus are
treated by the UCLA Pediatric Neurosurgery Program.
Diagnostic Services
- Diagnostic evaluation for normal pressure
hydrocephalus: Our Program uses a multidisciplinary
team approach, with experts in both neurology and neurosurgery.
- Evaluation of complex hydrocephalus: When necessary, we have extensive
experience with continuous intracranial pressure monitoring and advanced
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging techniques.
- Advanced diagnostic neuroradiology: State-of-the-art MRI and computed
tomography (CT) are available. This includes the use of powerful 3 Tesla MRI
scanners when appropriate.
Treatment Services
- Neuroendoscopy: We have expertise in the endoscopic management of
hydrocephalus, including:
- Endoscopic third ventriculostomy.
- Endoscopic removal of lesions causing hydrocephalus.
- Colloid cyst.
- Arachnoid cyst.
- Neurocysticercosis.
- Compartmentalized hydrocephalus.
- Trapped or Isolated Fourth Ventricle.
- Slit ventricle syndrome.
- Shunt Placement: Our program uses state-of-the-art technology, including
programmable valves. We have extensive experience in the treatment of normal
pressure hydrocephalus.
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