Hydrocephalus
& Meningocele Care Program
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Hydrocephalus – is
a condition causing a child’s
head to expand
abnormally.
The inflammation is due to the
accumulation of
cerebrospinal fluids (CSF) in
the skull, which increases pressure
on the brain tissue. It is most
often treated with surgical
placement of a shunt system
which diverts the flow of CSF
from a site within the central
nervous system to another area
of the body where it can be
absorbed as part of the circulatory
process.
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Meningocele – this
abnormality represents
a more severe form
of spina bifida. The posterior
elements of the bony spine are
missing and there is an out-pouching
of the meninges forming a fluid
filled swelling. All meningoceole
require surgical closure to
securely close the tissues and
skin in several layers and to
prevent infection.
PBM provides this treatment
whether combination of both
Hydrocephalus & Meningoceole
or not, to deserving patients
through its hospital partner,
National Children’s
Hospital.
It also provides follow up services,
including:
• speech
therapy
•
medical
and dental care
• pediatric
consultation |
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