How is the compression of the fourth ventricle caused by hydrocephalus in children?

Patient's question:

Could you please tell me, sometimes there is pressure on the four-layer body, and during the physical examination, it was said that it might be hydrocephalus in children. How is it caused

Doctor's answer:

Hello! The surgical method is mostly cerebrospinal fluid shunt surgery. For example, ventriculo-atrial shunt, ventriculo-sagittal sinus shunt, ventriculo-peritoneal shunt, etc. The latter method is safe, has fewer complications, and is more commonly used. A shunt is a device with a reservoir and pressure valve, not X-rays, for easy examination under fluoroscopy. Postoperative attention should be paid to preventing complications, such as thrombosis blocking the catheter, cardiac thrombosis, endocarditis, and sepsis.

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