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Johns Hopkins Neuroplastic Surgery

Neuroplastic Hydrocephalus Surgery

The use of hydrocephalus shunts is a life-saving treatment for patients with hydrocephalus. However, shunt devices come with a significant risk of complications, such as wound healing delays, pain, infection and extrusion, that may require additional surgeries. By using a neuroplastic approach, your neuroplastic team will ensure your hydrocephalus shunt device is placed in a way that reduces the risk of complications and minimizes visible deformity.

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For a consultation with a neuroplastic surgeon:

443-997-9466

(Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery)

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To discuss surgical treatment options for those newly diagnosed:

410-955-6406

(Neurosurgery)

Our Neuroplastic Hydrocephalus Surgery Team

  • Chad Gordon, D.O.

    Expertise: Complex Skull Reconstruction, Craniofacial Injuries, Craniofacial Reconstruction, Craniofacial Surgery, Cranioplasty

  • Mark Luciano, M.D., Ph.D.

    Expertise: Cerebral Cyst, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks, Chiari Malformations, Hydrocephalus, Intracranial Hypertension

Recent ResearchImproved Shunts for Hydrocephalus

Surgically implanted shunts are the only treatment for hydrocephalus. While effective, these shunts are bulky, and they noticeably protrude from the skull. For the first time ever, surgeons have embedded a patient's shunt within a custom, low-profile skull implant.

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Comparison of a high-profile shunt on the left contrasted with a low-profile one on the right