41. The most common indication for this procedure in adults is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus ( NPH ). 42. Pineal tumours also can cause compression of the cerebral aqueduct, resulting in a noncommunicating hydrocephalus . 43. :Consult our article on hydrocephalus . 44. The reservoir is subcutaneous implant for repeated intrathecal injections, to treat hydrocephalus and malignant tumors. 45. Hydrocephalus can substantially disrupt " intracranial " blood volume because of the pressure buildup.46. In 1960, Dahl's son Theo developed hydrocephalus after being struck by a car. 47. Also, if CSF cannot flow freely, it will begin to accumulate leading to hydrocephalus . 48. Several weeks later, he developed hydrocephalus from concussions and underwent emergency VP shunt brain surgery. 49. Shunt with valve inserted at base of brain to drain fluid buildup in the condition called hydrocephalus . 50. News reports at the time said she was suffering from hydrocephalus , or water on the brain.
