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Hence knowing about the surgery and the treatment becomes very important. A small incision will be made in the scalp. Pin On Pseudotumor Cerebri Iih Idopathic Intracranial Hypertension This video demonstrates insertion of a ventricular catheter into the brain for treatment of hydrocephalus. Brain shunt surgery . It involves the following steps. A tiny opening will be made in the protective coverings of the brain. Brain shunt surgery has become very common in india as there have been a number of domestic as well as international patients reaching us out for the treatment. If left unchecked the cerebrospinal fluid can build up leading to an increase in intracranial pressure which can lead to intracranial hematoma cerebral edema crushed brain tissue or herniation. I had lots of support from my ever patient husband my wonderful family and friends my employer and a terrific nurse from our health insurance provider and of course my doctors nurses. Occasionally the shunt tubing c...