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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting with a Programmable Valve is a procedure used to help treat pressure on the brain. What is Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting with a Programmable Valve? Ventriculoperitoneal shunting with a programmable valve treats hydrocephalus by relieving pressure on the brain by draining excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Through the use of a programmable valve, changes can be…

Microvascular Decompression: procedure to reposition blood vessels that are irritating cranial nerves. What is Microvascular Decompression? Microvascular decompression is a surgical procedure performed to release abnormal pressure on the cranial nerves. It repositions any blood vessels irritating cranial nerves. Occasionally, veins or arteries can compress the nerve root as it exits the brain stem. When…

Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery: surgery to remove certain tumors via nasal passage, instead of opening the skull. What is endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery? Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery is a procedure used to remove tumors from the pituitary gland, sphenoid sinus and sellar region through the nose and sphenoid sinus. The literal meaning of the term “endoscopic transsphenoidal” surgery…

Deep brain stimulation: electrical stimulation of brain to lessen neurological symptoms (e.g., uncontrolled shaking). What is deep brain stimulation? Deep brain stimulation is a technique in which an electrode is placed directly into the brain. The electrode is an uninsulated wire connected to a battery; the battery is usually placed near the collarbone. This electrode…

Craniotomy would be needed by patients suffering from conditions within skull, like brain tumors. What are Tumors? A tumor is an abnormal growth that occurs due to uncontrolled cell multiplication. In the skull, tumors can cause pressure on the brain because of the fixed size of the skull. Tumors can be classified by their origin.…

Craniotomy would be needed by patients suffering from conditions within skull, like aneurysms. What is an Aneurysm? An aneurysm is a weak area in the wall of a blood vessel that causes bulging, dilation or ballooning of the blood vessel. In most cases, aneurysms form at the point where blood vessels divide into branches. A…

Craniotomy would be needed by patients suffering from conditions within skull, like arteriovenous malformation. What is an Arteriovenous Malformation? An arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, is a knot of abnormal blood vessels, like arteries and veins, that is present at birth. They have a high tendency to bleed, most often in young and middle aged adults.…

Craniotomy: removal of part of skull allowing surgeon to operate on brain and/or remove tumors, blood clots, etc. What is a Craniotomy? A craniotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removal of a portion of the skull to access the tissues of the brain. This surgery is performed by a neurosurgeon while the patient is…

Coil Embolization for Brain Aneurysm is a procedure used to treat aneurysms in a minimally invasive fashion What is a Coil Embolization for Brain Aneurysm? Coil Embolization is a procedure used to treat an aneurysm. This is accomplished by placing a small and soft metal coil inside the aneurysm. This serves to block blood flow…

This procedure is used to help treat tumors in the brain’s frontal lobe What is a Bifrontal Craniotomy for Tumor? Bifrontal Craniotomy for Tumor is a procedure used to remove tumors located in the brain’s frontal lobe. This procedure requires a hospital stay. Who needs a Bifrontal Craniotomy for Tumor? This procedure is used to…