Tag: pediatric-neurology-and-neurosurgery

Epilepsy in Children: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects neurons in the brain. It stems from abnormal electrical activities and signals in the brain, causing unprovoked seizures. Epilepsy in children is more common than in adults and roughly, 1% of children are diagnosed with epilepsy. Epilepsy can usually be treated with medicines. However, for some patients, seizures […] Read More

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) Surgery for Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to move and coordinate their body. It results from damage to the developing brain and affects individuals throughout their lives. Many children with cerebral palsy are totally dependent on their family or caregivers physically. Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is one of the treatment […] Read More

Brain Tumors in Children: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Brain tumors in children can occur at any time during childhood. The most important symptoms of brain tumors in children include persistent headache, vomiting, and seizures. Brain tumors in children can be benign or malignant. Depending on the tumor’s type, the most optimal treatment is determined. At Acıbadem Türkiye, a pediatric neurosurgery clinic, led by […] Read More

Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy for Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by the buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid within the brain’s ventricles, often leading to an increase in head size. At Acıbadem, this neurological disorder is treated using an endoscopic procedure, which involves creating a small hole at the bottom of one of the ventricles to allow fluid drainage and relieve […] Read More