Publications by authors named "Orna Friedman"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the impact of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and shunting on head circumference and ventricular size in infants with hydrocephalus due to aqueductal stenosis.
- Using data from the International Infant Hydrocephalus Study, researchers analyzed craniometric measurements over a 5-year follow-up period for 158 infants, with 115 receiving ETV and 43 getting shunts.
- Results showed both treatment methods improved head size measurements, with ETV showing better frontal-occipital horn ratio results, although there were no significant differences in overall head circumference between the two procedures.
The 'Tend-and Befriend' hypothesis claims that whereas the response of males to stress is Fight-or-Flight, females respond with Tend-and-Befriend. We tested this hypothesis with a sample of 110 couples whose children had undergone neurosurgery. Both mothers and fathers answered questionnaires measuring levels of tending, befriending, stress, anxiety, and depression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Slit ventricle syndrome (SVS) remains a major problem for early shunted children. Several conservative and surgical treatment paradigms have been suggested; however, there is no consensus on the optimal surgical treatment. We present our experience using bilateral subtemporal decompressions with dura and arachnoid opening for the treatment of a subgroup of children with severe and resistant SVS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe trajectories of change in maternal adaptation to chronic pediatric neurosurgical diagnosis and to identify variables predicting the level and rate of adaptation.
Methods: One hundred and thirty seven mothers of children diagnosed with neurosurgical illness participated. Mothers reported socio-demographic variables, neuroticism, optimism, spouse support, mental health, and personal growth.