Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery

Postoperative Ultrasound Demonstrates Utility in Chiari Malformation

For patients with Chiari malformations, ultrasound may be a viable alternative to head CT and brain MRI.

Vanderbilt opens dedicated center for organizing and improving complex multi-disciplinary care for CSF.

VUMC research shows that, in some cases, young athletes can safely return to play after a temporarily damaging incident.

Although millions of young children play sports, they’re an understudied population for head injuries.

In treating hydrocephalus following fetal repair of myelomeningocele, endoscopic third ventriculostomy may be recommended.

Preventing these small brain injuries in childhood can improve cognitive functioning and help adults avoid major strokes.

Craniofacial surgeons lead updates to an international medical code to reflect important subtype distinctions.

Clinicians from multiple specialties coalesce to identify and provide interventions for a heterogeneous population of affected children.

Advancements may allow quicker therapeutic interventions.

NAVIGATE program is helping patients regain cognitive skills and minimize life disruption.