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What Is The Procedure For Draining The Fluids In Brain?

Hi! A year ago I was admitted to the hospital for severe migraine that includes vomiting plus diarrhea. Went for the MRI scan and found that there were excess of liquids in my brain/skull. Local doctor said either I was born with it or had a childhood accident. What s the procedure to remove the excess fluids and chances of survival ?
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Excess fluid in brain or Hydrocephalus is treated better by treating its cause.

Procedures ( surgical ones) include third ventriculostomy, ventricular-peritoneal shunt, and the choice of procedure depends on localization ofobstruction of cerebrospinal fluid.

Drug treatment is tried first (Acetazolamide).

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What Is The Procedure For Draining The Fluids In Brain?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Excess fluid in brain or Hydrocephalus is treated better by treating its cause. Procedures ( surgical ones) include third ventriculostomy, ventricular-peritoneal shunt, and the choice of procedure depends on localization ofobstruction of cerebrospinal fluid. Drug treatment is tried first (Acetazolamide). Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.