Can This Device Help Neurosurgeons Better Treat Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus — and More?

A Keck Medicine of USC neurointerventionalist discusses how a minimally invasive, endovascularly implantable cerebrospinal fluid shunt is the next-generation treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus — and possibly more.

March 30, 2026
4 min

Keck Medicine of USC

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A new endovascularly implantable cerebrospinal fluid shunt offers a minimally invasive treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus.
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Normal pressure hydrocephalus presents symptoms that overlap with other neurological disorders, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
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The new shunt technology allows access to the brain's space through blood vessels, potentially transforming treatment methods.
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Future applications of this technology may include monitoring cerebrospinal fluid and delivering medications directly to the brain.
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This innovative approach could enhance treatment options for conditions like brain cancer and infections affecting the brain.

Can This Device Help Neurosurgeons Better Treat Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus — and More?

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Can This Device Help Neurosurgeons Better Treat Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus — and More?

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