title: Congenital Hydrocephalus.
abstract: There are several types of hydrocephalus, which are characterized based on the location of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulation. Physical features of animals with congenital hydrocephalus may include a dome-shaped skull, persistent fontanelle, and bilateral ventrolateral strabismus. Medical therapy involves decreasing the production of CSF. The most common surgical treatment is placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Postoperative complications may include infection, blockage, drainage abnormalities, and mechanical failure.
authors.affiliation: Upstate Veterinary Specialties, 152 Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110, USA. Electronic address: cestey@uvsonline.com.
authors.forename: Chelsie M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Estey
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D015897:Comorbidity; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / Q000662:veterinary
keywords: Brain; Cerebrospinal fluid; Hydrocephalus; Ventricular system; Ventriculoperitoneal shunt