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      Shunt revisions

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      Learn about the signs and symptoms that would indicate your child's shunt is not working properly. Also learn how shunt problems are diagnosed and treated.

      Shunt infections

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      Bacteria can attach itself to shunts and become infected. Read about the surgery your child needs, and the antibiotics that will help clear the infection.

      Treatment for hydrocephalus: Shunt

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      Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Read about shunts—one of the surgical treatments for hydrocephalus.

      Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunts

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      The Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunt helps babies with certain heart defects get enough oxygen until they can have surgery to fix the defect.

      Complications from ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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      Important information concerning the problems that can arise for your child undergoing brain tumour treatment with regard to shunts.

      Ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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      An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.

      Norwood procedure

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      The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.

      Going home after brain tumour surgery

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      In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.

      Tricuspid atresia

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      Learn about tricuspid atresia, a condition involving blood passing through a hole in the atrial septum and mixing with blood coming back from the lungs.

      Post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborns

      Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborn babies.

      Hydrocephalus

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      Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.

      Treatment of heart conditions

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      Learn about the treatment of heart conditions. Find out about the different types of heart treatment and the right questions you should ask the doctor about the treatment.

      Bi-directional cavopulmonary anastomosis (Glenn procedure)

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      The Glenn procedure is done when not enough blood is getting to the lungs. Learn about this procedure and the risks associated with it.

      Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

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      Learn about open-heart, closed-heart, and minimally invasive heart surgery.

      Pulmonary atresia

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      Read about pulmonary atresia; a condition involving the pulmonary valve, between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery, not forming completely.

      Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG)

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      Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) are a type of malignant brain tumour. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook for DIPG.

      Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)

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      Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This condition involves the left side of the heart being underdeveloped, and is extremely serious.

      Treatment of brain tumours

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      In-depth information on treatment options for different types of brain tumours and brain cancer in children. 

      Tetralogy of Fallot

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      Read about Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition involving four congenital defects that occur when the heart does not develop normally.

      Surgery for brain tumours

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      Extensive tips, issues and a detailed description of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

      Treatment for hydrocephalus: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV)

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      Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Read about endoscopic third ventriculostomy—one of the surgical treatments for hydrocephalus.

      Craniopharyngiomas

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      Learn about craniopharyngiomas, including how they are diagnosed, treatments and long-term outcomes.

      Other types of brain tumours

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      Learn about different brain tumors including pituitary adenoma, schwannoma, meningioma, and PNETs. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.

      Ependymomas

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      Ependymomas are a type of brain tumour. Discover what causes ependymomas, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated.

      Low-grade gliomas

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      Read about the many different types of low-grade gliomas, including cerebellar, optic, brainstem, hemispheric, thalamic, and spinal cord.

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