This Month's Articles Treating Hydrocephalus: Part 1. This first
of a two-part series looks at the primary means of treating
hydrocephalus: the installation of shunt systems. There are
articles on how they work, where they can be placed in the body,
and how shunts are designed and tested. There is also an article
on non-surgical treatments of hydrocephalus. Coping with
Hydrocephalus. This collection of articles looks at ways that
families can cope with specific aspects of a diagnosis of
hydrocephalus: Neurosurgery for infants and Starting a local
support group, and Insurance claims and denials. Getting the
Diagnosis: Part 3. The last of a three-part series focuses on
the affect on families of a diagnosis of hydrocephalus. In
particular, its effect on siblings and on marriage, and how to
inform your child of the diagnosis. Getting the Diagnosis: Part
2. When the diagnosis is made, there is a wide array of possible
responses: relief, shock, denial, sadness, anger, fear, and
hope. This second of a three-part ser