Todd Abruzzo, M.D.

Karsyn Bichler Joseph Colarusso Andrea Hernandez Alena Moskalik Mateo Triana

Novel Shunt System for Endovascular Management of Obstructive Hydrocephalous

Abstract Our team is seeking to design an endovascular shunt system for treating obstructive hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the brain’s ventricles, and puts pressure on the brain. This restricts blood flow and can cause damage to the brain tissue. Current treatments are highly invasive and are largely ineffective in…