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Hydrocephalus 2016 Cartagena, Colombia October 8-10

Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota

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Hospital Universitario

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The 8th Meeting of the International Society for Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders

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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME ADDRESS

Dear Colleagues, I would like to personally welcome each of you to the 8th Meeting of the International Society of Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal fluid Disorders, to take place in Cartagena, Colombia from 8 – 10 October 2016. Cartagena is a fantastic and romantic city on the Caribbean, that guards the secrets of history in its balconies and old buildings, surrounded by narrow cobbled stones, with a pleasant weather all year round. This place was the door from the old continent to South America. In the last years Cartagena has hosted many important political meetings, medical conferences, music movie festivals, making it an attractive safe place to visit. I can guarantee it will be a unique experience taking into account that this city is a world cultural Heritage. It was here in Colombia where Normal pressure Hydrocephalus was first described, by Dr. Salomón Hakim. I would like to make an invitation to my colleagues around the world, to join us and share with us all their knowledge in cerebrospinal fluid disorders. We will have the experts in this topic, exposing the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of these pathologies. We will also present the results of the most recent investigations in CSF dynamics which are new to everyone. All of you will have the opportunity to discover the caribbean environment, Cartagena´s fascinating old wall city, which will make of this trip a unique and unforgettable experience, that you will never forget. The only risk is you wanting to stay. Hope to see you all in Cartagena, and let us host you as Colombians do! We look forward to seeing you in Cartagena.

Best Regards,

Fernando Hakim Hydrocephalus 2016 President The 8th Meeting of the International Society for Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZING & SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE President: Fernando Hakim Members: Gunes Aygok Hernando Cifuentes Rodolfo Hakim Mark Hamilton Hazel Jones Marianne Juhler Uwe Kehler Bryn Martin Juan F. Ramรณn Shirane Reizo Daniele Rigamonti Laurence Watkins Mike Williams

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 4

Hernando Cifuentes Rodolfo Hakim Juan F. Ramรณn

INVITED SPEAKERS Prof. Lynne E. Bilston

Prof. William G. Bradley

Senior Principal Research Scientist Neuroscience Research Australia Professor UNSW Medicine Sydney, Australia

Professor and Chairman, Emeritus Department of Radiology University of California San Diego Health System San Diego, United States

Dr. Richard Edwards

Prof. Petra Klinge

Paediatric & Adult Neurosurgeon Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) Bristol, United Kingdom

Professor of Neurosurgery Warren Alpert Medical School Brown University Director, Research Center and Clinic for Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders Rhode Island Hospital Providence, United States

Dr. Carlos Hakim

Dr. Rodolfo Hakim

Neuroscientist & Biomedical Engineer Director Neurological Sciences Laboratory Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota, Colombia President of CLH Corporation Florida, United States

Pediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon Bogotá, Colombia

Dr. Masatsune Ishikawa

Prof. Esteban Martin Rodriguez Cairo

Neurosurgeon, Director Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Center Rakuwakai Otowa Hospital Kyoto, Japan

Professor, Institute of Anatomy Histology and Pathology Faculty of Medicine Universidad Austral de Chile Valdivia, Chile

Prof. Carsten Wikkelsö

Dr. Michael A. Williams

Professor Emeritus, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Sahlgrenska Academy University of Göteborg Göteborg, Sweden

Professor of Neurology and Neurological Surgery Adult & Transitional Hydrocephalus and CSF Disorders UW Medicine, Seattle, United States

THEMATIC SESSIONS • Adult Hydrocephalus • Congenital and Pediatric Hydrocephalus • Experimental Hydrocephalus • Intracranial Pressure • Neuroradiology • Technical Advances in Treatment & Dignostics • Young Investigators

INVITATION – VENUE & ACCOMMODATION The International Society for Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders (ISHCSF) has the pleasure of inviting you to Cartagena from 8-10 October 2016 for its 8th Meeting which will take place in the facilities of the Hilton Cartagena Hotel.

Hilton Cartagena Hotel Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito, Cartagena, Colombia Tel: +57-5-6948000, Website: www3.hilton.com

Idyllically located on El Laguito Peninsula, Hilton Cartagena is surrounded on three sides by the Caribbean Sea. The views are inspiring. Gaze across the ocean from one of 341 guest rooms and suites of the hotel. Enjoy gourmet cuisine at Las Chivas Restaurant, vegetarian options at Pool Bar and seafood at Tibabuyes Kiosk. The hotel provides a variety of fitness options and family activities, while it features a business center with wireless internet available in all meeting rooms and public areas.

Facts: • Beachfront hotel with secluded beach and ocean views • 26,398 sq. ft. Convention Center for meetings in Cartagena • Executive Tower and Executive Lounge with panoramic city views • Swimming pool complex, tennis courts and Well Being Center • Game Room and daily recreational agenda for kids

Guest Rooms Decorated in calming ocean colors, guest rooms with king- and queen-sized beds provide a comfortable and relaxing environment. Take in the view from the panoramic windows and enjoy modern amenities such as 32-inch LCD TVs and MP3 connectivity. Get to work at the desk with WiFi access or unwind in the cozy social area. The stylish bathroom features a large granite vanity, non-slip floor and soothing rain shower. The 26,398 sq. ft. Convention Center boasts indoor and outdoor space, including the Gran Salon Bolivar ballroom. A central stage, A/V services, exhibition hall and freight elevator are also available.

Hotel booking In order to proceed to booking, fill in the Registration and Hotel Booking Form and send it to ARTION Conferences & Events according to the guidelines. Prices per night are as follows: Hilton Cartagena Hotel Single Bed & Breakfast

170 €

Double Bed & Breakfast

190 €

Executive Lounge supplement * Double room rate is for 2 persons

30 €

PAPERS SUBMISSION The Scientific Committee welcomed the submission of original contributions on the progress and controversies in hydrocephalus. Accepted papers will be presented as oral or poster presentations. The submission of papers for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hydrocephalus 2016 - The 8th Meeting of the International Society of Hydrocephalus and CSF Disordersâ&#x20AC;? has now been concluded. For any queries please do not hesitate to contact Ms Chara Ignatiadou, Scientific Programme Coordinator: welcome@hydrocephalus-meeting.com Publication of accepted papers The abstracts of all papers presented as oral or poster form will be published in the book of abstracts.

THE DESTINATION

“Cartagena de Indias is the undisputed queen of the Caribbean coast, a fairy-tale city of romance, legends and superbly preserved beauty lying within an impressive 13km of centuries-old colonial stone walls. Cartagena’s old town is a Unesco World Heritage site – a maze of cobbled alleys, balconies covered in bougainvillea, and massive churches that cast their shadows across plazas… Cartagena is a place to drop all sightseeing routines. Instead, just stroll through the old town day and night. Soak up the sensual atmosphere, pausing to ward off the brutal heat and humidity in one of the city’s many open-air cafes”. Lonely Planet

https://goo.gl/TmYq3W

Cartagena de Indias is a magical city that displays the contrast of its colonial side and its modern urban sprawl sites. Inside the old wall one can find colonial manors with colourful balconies, narrow streets that lead to squares, colonial churches and old monasteries that today function as luxurious boutique hotels. The city also offers beaches and small islands ideal for diving and nautical sports.

Named as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 - Cartagena de Indias - is the jewel in the crown of the country’s largely untouched Caribbean coastline. It’s not difficult to see why Cartagena de Indias is the most visited town in Colombia, outside the capital, Bogotá. An exuberant city on the northern coast of Colombia, steeped in history, soaked in Caribbean sunshine and with an abundance of cultural activities to soak up when you’ve had enough of sun and sand, Cartagena is the hottest destination on the planet. A population of almost 956,000 makes Cartagena the fifth-largest city in Colombia but annually 6.5 million visitors fill the place with the joys of the summer holidays. The city’s colonial architecture provides the perfect backdrop to regular cultural festivals, idyllic celebrations and weddings and a laid-back atmosphere to do business. Different cultures of indigenous peoples have inhabited the area around the privileged Bay of Cartagena since 4,000 BC, but it was the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century and the pillaging of gold throughout the Americas that really put the city on the map. Named after the southern city of Cartagena, Spain, Cartagena de Indias served a key role in the development of the region during the Spanish conquering of South America. As a centre for political and economic activity, its sumptuous colonial mansions housed royalty and wealthy viceroys growing rich off the slave trade and trade between Europe and the Indies. The city played an important part in Colombia’s struggle to overthrow Spanish rule with the first cries of independence coming from the Plaza de la Santisima Trinidad in Getsemani. During the Republican period Cartagena’s importance waned as Bogotá and Medellin grew in stature. By 1984, Cartagena’s colonial walled city and fortress was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site after important lobbying by Nobel Laureate, Gabriel Garcia Marquez. The move has attracted significant investment in its colonial heritage in the last 25 years with Cartagena’s Historic Centre now some of the most expensive real estate in Latin America.

Colombia, the only risk is wanting to stay… As a recent Colombian tourism campaign says: The risk of coming to Colombia is falling in love with its landscape, its people, its cuisine, its fairs & festivities, its artisans & their colors. The only risk is wanting to stay… A natural concern, when planning a trip to Colombia, is safety. Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, Colombia’s drug cartel resulted in an extremely high crime rate and heavy danger to locals and tourists alike. Today, that danger is essentially gone, but there are still things one should be aware of. According to Lonely Planet Cartagena is the safest metropolis in Colombia – around 2000 police officers patrol the old city alone. A tourist is more likely to be irritated by peddlers than become a victim of any crime. Still, one should not show off his/her wealth and stay alert at night in less populated areas such as Getsemaní and particularly La Matuna. Read the Colombia 2015 Crime and Safety Report: Cartagena issued by the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, US Department of State. Cartagena, a safe place to travel Cartagena has become the centre of the most important congresses in Colombia and Latin America. This is thanks to its strategic location in the Colombian Caribbean, its infrastructure for big events and to have been maintained during a long time as the safest city in Colombia, factor that transforms it into the favourite destination for congresses and events. According to the latest International Congress & Convention Association- ICCA statistics report, Cartagena has organised 45 international Congresses only in 2014. Cartagena has been hosting important Congresses at an international level in the past: • Latin American Economic forum, 2010 • Aereo-ALTA Latin American forum of Transport, 2009 • Convention Ottawa, Antipersonnel Mines, 2009 • Travel Mart América Latina, 2008 • IV International Congress of the Spanish Language, 2,007 • XVII General Assembly of the World Organization of Tourism OMT, 2007 • Central American and Caribbean Games, 2,006 • Ibero-American IV Summit of Heads of State, 2,000 • XI Summit of Heads of State of not Aligned Countries, 1995 • Meeting Group of the Eight, 1994 • VIII Conference of the United Nations UNCTAD. 1992 • XXIII Assembly of the IDB, 1982 A small sample of the international events hosted in the city in 2015: • XXIV International Convention of Insurance, 2015 • 40 International Congress of Freight Forwarding and Logistics, 2015 • IV International Congress of Project Management, 2015 • VIII International Congress of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, 2015 Congresses to take place at Cartagena In the future: • World News Media Congress • International Congress of football and sports medicine FIFA-SCCOT • International Congress on Actuarial Science and Quantitative Finance • IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Cluster, Cloud and Grid • World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress • International Astronomical Union Symposium • World Buffalo Congress

Connectivity Located in the heart of Latin America, Colombia offers convenient and worldwide connectivity. Due to its geographical location, Colombia enjoys different types of weather in different cities throughout the country. Its biodiversity provides unique landscapes for an unforgettable event.

DIRECT INTERNATIONAL FREQUENCIES BY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

COUNTRY

COLOMBIA.TRAVEL

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MORE THAN 20 AIRLINES LAND IN COLOMBIA:

WEEKLY FREQUENCIES

Panama United States CARTAGENA Mexico DE INDIAS Ecuador Peru Venezuela Spain El Salvador Brazil Chile Dominican Republic Costa Rica 1h3O approx. Curacao Cuba Aruba Argentina Bolivia France Guatemala Germany Canada 18h approx. Puerto Rico United Kingdom Portugal

Total

AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS AEROMEXICO 236 AIR CANADA 226 Rafael Nuñez AIR FRANCE 85International Airport AMERICAN AIRLINES 80 AVIANCA 72 CONVIASA 39 COPA AIRLINES 33 31 CUBANA DE AVIACION 29 DELTA AIRLINES 26 IBERIA 18 INSEL AIR 14 JETBLUE AIRWAYS 10 LAN Cartagena de Indias is a city full of kept secre 10 its walls that evoke more than 500 years o LUFTHANSA 9 8 SPIRIT AIRLINES This destination is renowned globally promisin 7 unforgettable activities, deep-rooted trad TAME BOLIVAR 6 striking sea and the fascinating native cultu TAM AIRLINES 6 Colombian Caribbean. TIARA AIR ARUBA 5 UNITED 5 AMONG OTHERS 5

CARTAGEN DE INDIA

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82 °F

NATION FREQUENCIES PER

967

INTERNATIONAL AIR FREQUENCIES WEEK INTERNATIONAL AIR FREQUENCIES PERPER WEEK dias is a city full of kept secrets within voke more than 500 years of history. AIRLINE DEPARTURE CITY COUNTRY FREQUENCIES PER WEEK is renowned globally promising visitors 7 Avianca Miami United States activities, deep-rooted traditions, a 3 Avianca New Yorkof the United States the fascinating native culture bbean. Panama City Panama 18 Copa Airlines JetBlue Airways

New York

United States

JetBlue Airways

Fort Lauderdale

United States

Spirit Airlines

Fort Lauderdale

United States

AIRLINE

POPULATION

AIRLINE Aerolinea de Antioquia (ADA)

Avianca

158

Copa Airlines

Easyfly

LAN Airlines

Viva Colombia

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

Aerolinea de Antioquia (ADA)

Rafael Nuñez International AirportAvianca

CA R TA GE N A DE INDIAS

Copa Airlines Easyfly

LAN Airlines 955,709

NATIONAL AIR NATIONAL AIRPER FREQUENCIES PER WEEK FREQUENCIES WEEK FREQUENCIES PER WEEK

7 COLOMBIA IS MAGICAL REALISM

COLOMBIA HAS MORE THAN 950 WEEKLY DIRECT FREQUENCIES

28 °C - 82 °F

Viva Colombia

1h3O approx.

BOLIVAR

Bogota

18h approx.

Weather – 365 days with no seasons Thanks to its South American location, Cartagena enjoys a mild, tropical climate 365 days a year without seasons. The average temperature in Cartagena is 28°C - 82°F. This can turn with the wind, however, so one might consider a light jacket, but it’s unlikely he/she will actually need it. The country’s coastal areas are not affected by the hurricane season due to their privileged geographical location. Time Difference to Colombia COUNTRY TIME DIFFERENCE Argentina +2 hours Japan +14 hours England +5 hours Canada -1 hour Russia +13 hours Electrical Outlets 110 volts AC at 60 Hz (110V AC, 60 Hz). The typical American electrical sockets are available and have a two-flat pin input. Visas and Permits Entering and remaining in Colombia is allowed for tourism purposes for up to 90 days from the date of entry. Countries that do not require a visa to enter Colombia are: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bhutan, Canada, Czech Republic, Chile, Cyprus, South Korea, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, United Arab Emirates, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United States, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Granada, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Iceland, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Dominican Republic, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, San Marino, Santa Lucia, the Vatican, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Zika Virus The World Health Organization has declared the Zika virus an international public health emergency, prompted by growing concern that it could cause birth defects. As many as four million people could be infected by the end of the year. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have urged pregnant women against travel to about two dozen countries, mostly in the Caribbean and Latin America, where the outbreak is growing. The infection appears to be linked to the development of unusually small heads and brain damage in newborns. Some pregnant women who have been to these regions should be tested for the infection, the agency said. Here are some answers and advice about the outbreak. The recommendation for participants is to use insect repellent; wear clothes (preferably light-coloured) covering as much of the body as possible; use physical barriers such as screens, closed doors and windows; and sleep under mosquito nets (in case you happen to staying in rural area or an open space). Read more Colombia declares end to Zika epidemic inside country.

Useful links Health information for travelers to Colombia http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/colombia Official report by the local health department (in spanish) Tourist information www.colombia.travel www.cartagenadeindias.travel www.cartagenacaribe.com/en www.ticartagena.com/en

USEFUL INFORMATION Official Language The official language of the Meeting will be English. Certification-Award of Points An application has been made to the EACCMEÂŽ for CME accreditation of this event.

Important Dates Extension of Early bird registration deadline

September 15, 2016

Social Events Welcome Reception Colombian Dinner & Party Gala Dinner

Friday, October 7, 2016 20:00 Saturday, October 8, 2016 20:00 Sunday, October 9, 2016 20:00

More useful information available at the website www.hydrocephalus-meeting.com

REGISTRATIONS & HOTEL BOOKING How to Register Registration to the “Hydrocephalus 2016 -The 8th Meeting of the International Society of Hydrocephalus and CSF Disorders”is made by filling in the on line Registration Form (www.hydrocephalus-meeting.com). Please note that for on-site registrants, the conference material will be provided on a first come, first served basis and it will be available while stocks will last. Registration Fee Registration Type

Early Bird Registration Until 15/9/2016

Late Registration From 16/9/2016

Delegates Members of ISCHSF

550 €

700 €

Delegates Non-members of ISCHSF

750 €

900 €

Nurses & non-medics

275 €

350 €

Accompanying Persons

180 €

230 €

Students*

140 €

180 €

IHIWG Meeting Only, 10 & 11 October

160 €

200 €

* Students must provide proof of status. The number for student registrations is limited and they will be considered on a first come, first served basis. VAT is included in all the aforementioned prices

Registration fee includes: For Delegates & Students • Arrival Airport Transfer • Meeting Attendance • Conference material (book of abstracts, folder or bag, name badge, pen) • Coffee breaks and luncheons according to the programme • Entrance to the exhibition and the E-posters area • Welcome Reception, 7th October • Colombian Dinner & Party, 8th October • IHIWG Meeting Programme (you need to preregister your attendance)

For Accompanying Persons • Arrival Airport Transfer • Welcome Reception, 7th October • Colombian Dinner & Party, 8th October

For IHIWG Meeting • Arrival Airport Transfer • IHIWG Meeting Attendance • Meeting Material • Coffee breaks and luncheons according to the programme • Dinner on 10th October

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITION - SPONSORSHIPS The Meeting will be accompanied by an exhibition of medical and pharmaceutical products and technical equipment. The Meeting is also open for sponsors who would like to be advertised according to the Sponsorships & Communication programme. Potential exhibitors or sponsors can request the Sponsorship & Communication programme from the Meeting Secretariat and contact directly Ms Marianna Georgitseli (corporate@artion.com.gr).

CULTURAL PROGRAMME Welcome Reception, October 7 Colombian Dinner & Party, October 8

Images courtecy of Cartagena Convention Bureau

Gala Dinner October 9 Accompanying Guests will enjoy a full programme of excursions during the Meeting Days • City Tour (half day) followed by lunch with Colombian coffee • Island Tour (full day) Post Meeting options will be made available (2-3 day programmes): • Bogota • Coffee Region For IHIWG Meeting: • Dinner on 9th October

Suggested dress codes Casual throughout the Congress Sessions Gala Dinner: Business casual

MEETING SECRETARIAT

www.artion.com.gr

I S H C S F Core Professional Congress O rganiser A R T I O N CO N F E R E N C E S & E V E N T S 74, Ethnikis Antistaseos str., Sigma Block 1 1st floor, GR-55133, Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, Greece Tel.: +30 2310 257808 (Meeting line), +30 2310 272275 Fax: +30 2310 272276 E-mail: welcome@hydrocephalus-meeting.com Website: www.hydrocephalus-meeting.com Meeting Director: Valentini Amarantidou Delegates & Accommodation Management: Kelly Angelaki Scientific Programme Coordinator: Chara Ignatiadou Marketing Manager: Marianna Georgitseli Communications Manager: Maria Kantziari IT Coordinator: Orestis Daniilidis

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