What methods are used to treat pediatric hydrocephalus?

Patient's question:

My son is 15 days old. The hospital's CT scan showed hydrocephalus with a head circumference of 40. What methods can be used to treat it? Does it require surgery? Hydrocephalus

Doctor's answer:

First, it is important to determine whether the child is suitable for surgery.
1. Surgical Treatment: This is suitable for progressive hydrocephalus, with a significant increase in head size and ventriculography showing a cerebral cortex thickness of at least 1 cm. Depending on the condition, options include cerebrospinal fluid shunt, ependymectomy, intracranial lesion resection, and other surgical methods.
2. Non-Surgical Treatment: For early or chronic cases, or for patients who are not suitable for surgery, dehydration treatment can be used. Repeated ventricular puncture to release an appropriate amount of cerebrospinal fluid is also an option.