A spinal headache occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks through a puncture in the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord. This leak decreases the physical support that CSF provides for the ...
Why Would You Need an Ommaya Reservoir? The Ommaya Reservoir was originally developed by a Pakistani neurosurgeon named Ayub Khan Ommaya in 1963. He developed it to deliver antifungal medicines ...
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Placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD) allows cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to drain from the ventricles to an external collecting system. The main advantage of an EVD over a device that ...
To begin answering this question, the Brain Tumor Working Group comprised a diverse cohort of physicians, scientists, and company leaders across academia and industry, representing expertise in liquid ...
Post-dural puncture headaches often develop within a few days of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). They usually go away on their own within a week or two, but if they persist, a doctor might recommend ...
May 28 (UPI) --Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and ...