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From child to adult
1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Box 212, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. el5g@virginia.edu
Summary
Neurosurgical issues in adults can stem from childhood conditions like brain tumors or hydrocephalus. Adult neurosurgery requires managing developmental disorders and long-term care for pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
Background:
- Focuses on neurosurgical challenges transitioning from pediatric to adult care.
- Highlights conditions like pediatric brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and Arnold-Chiari malformation presenting in adulthood.
Discussion:
- Addresses 'disorders of maturation,' including precocious children and childlike adults.
- Explores diverse neurological disorders associated with these maturation abnormalities.
Key Insights:
- Adult neurosurgery must anticipate late-onset pediatric conditions.
- Understanding developmental disorders is crucial for adult neurosurgical practice.
- Long-term follow-up for treated pediatric neurological issues is essential.
Outlook:
- Emphasizes the need for neurosurgeons to manage lifelong care for patients with pediatric neurological histories.
- Calls for specialized approaches to address the unique needs of adults with congenital or childhood-onset neurological conditions.