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Slit Ventricle Syndrome

An intermittent and self-limiting headache disorder in individuals with CEREBROSPINAL FLUID SHUNTS emplaced for the treatment of HYDROCEPHALUS. The symptoms of headache, vomiting, and cranial neuropathies are associated with intermittent obstruction of the shunt.
Also Known As:
Slit Ventricle Syndromes; Syndrome, Slit Ventricle; Syndromes, Slit Ventricle
Networked: 40 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Pseudotumor Cerebri (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension)
2. Craniosynostoses (Craniosynostosis)
3. Intracranial Hypertension
4. Infections
5. Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis)

Experts

1. Beni-Adani, Liana: 2 articles (01/2011 - 11/2005)
2. Constantini, Shlomi: 2 articles (01/2011 - 11/2005)
3. Auricchio, Anna Maria: 1 article (01/2022)
4. Bohnen, Angela: 1 article (01/2022)
5. Cenzato, Marco: 1 article (01/2022)
6. Nichelatti, Michele: 1 article (01/2022)
7. Talamonti, Giuseppe: 1 article (01/2022)
8. Bartlett, Scott P: 1 article (11/2021)
9. Heuer, Gregory G: 1 article (11/2021)
10. Humphries, Laura S: 1 article (11/2021)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Slit Ventricle Syndrome:
1. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)FDA LinkGeneric
2. SteroidsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Distraction Osteogenesis
2. Decompression
3. Ventriculostomy
4. Catheters
5. Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt