Forging The Path As A Woman In Neurosugery
Fortunate to get the opportunity to forge a path as a woman in neurosugery... And also contributing to make the path less troublesome, with less hurdles for the future generations... …
Forging a Path in Neurosurgery: Fond Memories of My Residency
What my alma mater has given to me As I was preparing for today's complex craniopharyngioma surgery, my thoughts wandered back to the corridors of Bangur Institute of Neurosciences ,…
What causes scaphocephaly in babies?
Scaphocephaly, also known as "dolichocephaly,"(boat shaped head) is a craniosynostosis where a baby's skull's sutures close prematurely, affecting the head's shape. The sagittal suture, which runs from the front to…
When to consult a Paediatric neurosurgeon
Dr Vishakha - Senior consultant paediatric neurosurgeon A paediatric neurosurgeon is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing neurosurgical disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. They specialise in the brain, spine,…
Can a baby with craniosynostosis live a normal life?
Craniosynostosis is when one or more sutures in a baby's skull close prematurely, affecting the head shape and brain development. The treatment comprises surgery to correct the shape of the…
How serious is craniosynostosis?
Dr Vishakha K. - Senior consultant pediatric neurosurgeon, Hyderabad, India Craniosynostosis is the untimely closure of cranial sutures, which causes skull and brain development issues in babies. The severity varies…
Abnormal head shapes vs craniosynostosis
Abnormal head shapes in infants and children can be caused by various factors, including positional issues and developmental issues, and understanding these conditions is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.…
Is hydrocephalus common in children
Hydrocephalus is a medical disorder in which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates abnormally in the brain's ventricles, causing increased pressure inside the skull. The term "hydrocephalus" is derived from the Greek…
