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Hydrocephalus is where an excess of cerebrospinal fluid builds in the ventricles within the brain, causing increased pressure.
There are different types of hydrocephalus:
- Congenital — present at birth, caused by genetic and environmental factors.
- Acquired — following on from other conditions such as head injury, haemorrhage, infection or a tumour blocking the normal fluid pathway.
- Normal pressure — tending to occur in older patients and the symptoms resemble dementia.
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From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Chiswick Medical Centre, Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
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