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Hydrocephalus

M L Harrington1, R S Bagley, M P Moore

  • 1Department of Clinical Services, Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|July 1, 1996
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Hydrocephalus, a condition affecting brain fluid, can be congenital or acquired. In young dogs, a dome-shaped head or open fontanel suggests this condition, often treated with ventriculoperitoneal shunting.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Canine Medicine

Background:

  • Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain's ventricles.
  • It can manifest as either a congenital (present at birth) or acquired (developing later in life) disorder.
  • Clinical presentation varies based on the severity and location of brain involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the key aspects of hydrocephalus in dogs.
  • To highlight diagnostic indicators in young canine patients.
  • To mention the primary surgical intervention for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of hydrocephalus in veterinary literature.
  • It focuses on clinical signs observed in affected animals, particularly young dogs.

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  • It discusses the established surgical treatment option.

    • Main Results:

    • Hydrocephalus presents differently based on the extent of neurological impact.
    • Specific physical findings in young dogs, such as a domed head or persistent fontanel, are indicative of hydrocephalus.
    • Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is recognized as a definitive treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Hydrocephalus is a significant neurological condition in dogs with identifiable clinical signs.
    • Early recognition of suggestive signs in young dogs is crucial for timely diagnosis.
    • Surgical management through ventriculoperitoneal shunting offers a definitive treatment for canine hydrocephalus.