Patient's question:
My mother had a brain tumor and underwent surgery, but after a month at home, the problem returned. Now she is worse, and the doctor says it is post-surgery hydrocephalus, requiring a drainage surgery. What does this mean?Doctor's answer:
Hello, postoperative hydrocephalus does not occur in every patient, but it is different for everyone. This drainage surgery involves using a tube to drain cerebrospinal fluid from the brain into the abdomen, where it is then excreted through the urinary system. This type of surgery is also commonly performed at present.