Our surgeons, who serve on the medical advisory board of the National Hydrocephalus Association, give the best available treatment and long-term follow-up care

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Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the ventricles within the brain. This excess fluid in the ventricles puts pressure on the brain and can damage brain tissues and cause impairments in brain function.

Most children’s hospitals provide a reliable, standard treatment for hydrocephalus. But at Stanford Medicine Children's Health, a newer, safer and more effective treatment is available. Our doctors have pioneered ETV, or "endoscopic third ventriculostomy", a new procedure that reduces the risks associated with a shunt, gives each child the best opportunity for a healthy and active life and, within a few months, the head returns to a more normal size. Working in one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the country empowers our multidisciplinary team to help young patients reach their fullest potential.

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