Surgical treatment of hyduocephalus: A historical perspective

Authors
Rachel, RA
Citation
Ra. Rachel, Surgical treatment of hyduocephalus: A historical perspective, PED NEUROS, 30(6), 1999, pp. 296-304
Citations number
59
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
10162291 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
296 - 304
Database
ISI
SICI code
1016-2291(199906)30:6<296:STOHAH>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Surgical treatment for hydrocephalus has a long and eventful history. This review emphasizes the significant advances made in this century, describing the personalities involved, technical approaches attempted, and materials tested, it concludes by suggesting that better methods of treatment can and should continue to be developed.