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Dr. Yosef Michael Dastagirzada, MD is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY specializing in neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2017 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Yosef Michael Dastagirzada, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and NYU Langone Pediatric Neurosurgery Associates.
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. Yosef Michael Dastagirzada, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Neurological Surgery. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Neurological Surgery (2024)
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Yosef Michael Dastagirzada, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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Dr. Yosef Dastagirzada is a New York, NY physician who specializes in pediatric neurosurgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Dastagirzada include spinal cord tumor, tuberous sclerosis, and neurofibromatosis. Dr. Dastagirzada appears to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Dastagirzada speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Health and Baylor College of Medicine.
