Inflammatory hydrocephalus
Robert SM, Reeves BC, Marlier A, Duy PQ, DeSpenza T, Kundishora A, Kiziltug E, Singh A, Allington G, Alper SL, Kahle KT. Inflammatory hydrocephalus. Child's Nervous System 2021, 37: 3341-3353. PMID: 34164718, DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05255-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-infectious hydrocephalusImmune cell profilesCerebrospinal fluid diversion techniquesPotential therapeutic vulnerabilitiesImportant protective responseCSF cytokinesProlong diseaseSustained inflammationHigher complicationsPreventable conditionClinical studiesNeurosurgical disordersReparative inflammationDistinct etiologiesHuman patientsHydrocephalusCell profilesProtective responseTherapeutic vulnerabilitiesPhysical irritantsCommon formInflammationDiversion techniquesDisordersFailure rate