Patient Education Information

What is Hydrocephalus? - The National Hydrocephalus Foundation provides this information.

Facts About Hydrocephalus - Learn more from the Hydrocephalus Foundation.

Hydrocephalus Association - A excellent articles on hydrocephalus and related topics can be found here.

Hydrocephalus Diagnosed in Young and Middle-Aged Adults - This type of hydrocephalus is less well-known than that which hits newborns and oldsters.

MEDLINEPlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Hydrocephalus Fact Sheet - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. This government fact sheet will provide information on the condition, research, and additional organizations one can contact. This fact sheet is also available in Spanish.

NeurosurgeryToday: Adult Onset Hydrocephalus- This fact sheet, from the official website of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons, provides the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of adult hydrocephalus.

NeurosurgeryToday: Hydrocephalus- One will find answers on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hydrocephalus at this site.