The effects of the interthalamic adhesion position on cerebrospinal fluid dynamics in the cerebral ventricles

Shaokoon Cheng*, Kristy Tan, Lynne E. Bilston

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Abstract

The interthalamic adhesion is a unique feature of the third ventricle in the brain. It differs in shape and size and its location varies between individuals. In this study, computational fluid dynamics was performed on 4 three-dimensional models of the cerebral ventricular system with the interthalamic adhesion modeled in different locations in the third ventricle. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was modeled as incompressible Newtonian fluid and flow was assumed laminar. The periodic motion of CSF flow as a function of the cardiac cycle starting from diastole was prescribed as the inlet boundary condition at the foramen of Monroe. Results from this study show how the location of the interthalamic adhesion influences the pattern of pressure distribution in the cerebral ventricles. In addition, the highest CSF pressure in the third ventricle can vary by ∼50% depending on the location of the interthalamic adhesion. We suggest that the interthalamic adhesion may have functional implications on the development of hydrocephalus and it is important to model this anatomical feature in future studies. Crown

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)579-582
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Biomechanics
Volume43
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Feb 2010
Externally publishedYes

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