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Dr. Suresh Natesh Magge, MD is a pediatric neurosurgeon in Washington, DC specializing in pediatric neurosurgery. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Suresh Natesh Magge, MD is affiliated with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, University of Michigan Health and Lansing.
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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. Suresh Natesh Magge, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2001. He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Neurosurgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2001)
Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals (2006)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Neurosurgery
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Suresh Natesh Magge, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Suresh Natesh Magge, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Suresh Natesh Magge, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Suresh Natesh Magge, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Suresh Magge is a specialist in pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Magge's clinical interests include spinal cord tumor, chiari malformation, and craniosynostosis. His professional affiliations include the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and the University of Michigan Health. He graduated from Harvard Medical School and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).
