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Dr. Karin Marie Muraszko, MD is a neurosurgeon in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in neurosurgery. She graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Karin Marie Muraszko, MD is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.
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Hydrocephalus
Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.
Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.
In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.
Dr. Karin Marie Muraszko, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1981. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Neurosurgery and has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1981)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Neurosurgery
Licensed In: Michigan
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Dr. Karin Marie Muraszko, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 54 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karin Marie Muraszko, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI.
Dr. Karin Muraszko is an Ann Arbor, MI physician who specializes in neurosurgery. She studied medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Areas of expertise for Dr. Muraszko include spine tumor, spasticity, and vascular (blood vessel) problems. Dr. Muraszko is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She is professionally affiliated with the University of Michigan Health.
