Hydrocephalus: A Guide for Patients, Families & Friends Review

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Book:		Hydrocephalus: A Guide for Patients, Families & Fr
Subject:		Hydrocephalus: A Guide for Patients, Families & Friends Review
Date:		2001-04-25 16:58:21
From:		Yvonne Ventimiglia

Rating: I haven't yet read the book, but my daughter, age 27, has hydrocephlus and I often thought of writing such a book. I think we have had all the complications known to hydrocephalus, and know how complicated life can be. 27 years ago we were at the beginning of successful treatment (thank God)through use of shunts. Her complications resulted in visual impairment, precocious puberty, hemiplegia and now Type I diabetes which I contribute to some of the extreme pharmacological treatments she endured in her early years resulting from shunt infections. I encourage ANYONE who has a caring involvement for someone with hydrocephalus to read and understand the lifelong adventure that the condition presents! I have read exerts, and these authors are right on and very informative. I thank them for their loving concern in writing this much needed book.