Can hydrocephalus be treated?
Written by Chen Yu Fei
Neurosurgery
Updated on September 06, 2024
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Hydrocephalus can be effectively treated. Patients with hydrocephalus should first visit their local hospital for a cranial CT scan, and consider undergoing an MRI if necessary, to determine the primary causes and severity of the hydrocephalus and decide on the next treatment steps. For patients with underlying diseases, proactive treatment should be targeted at the cause, and effective surgical removal should be considered for intracranial space-occupying lesions. Patients with resistant hydrocephalus are advised to undergo regular check-ups and follow-ups, and for those with progressive obstructive hydrocephalus where the ventricular system is gradually expanding, surgical treatment is recommended.
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