Patient's question:
The baby is a premature infant and has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. I want to ask if it's possible for premature infants to develop hydrocephalus?Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, if the condition is mild, hydrocephalus in premature infants can be tolerated, while most children cannot. The main treatment method currently is surgical treatment, with different approaches depending on the cause of hydrocephalus. The specific conditions are as follows:1. Surgical treatment: Surgery is performed based on the cause of hydrocephalus, such as cerebrospinal fluid diversion, angioplasty, and resection of ventricular choroid plexus tumors;
2. Hydrocephalus shunting: This device drains the accumulated fluid into the body to reduce intracranial pressure. Premature infants with hydrocephalus should receive regular follow-up care from pediatric neurosurgery, and whether surgical treatment is needed should be evaluated regularly.