Hydrocephalus

Inside the brain, there is the circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in the ventricular spaces. The accumulation of CSF and dilation of the ventricles occur when there is an increase in CSF production, obstruction during circulation (such as due to a tumor or stenosis), or blockage during absorption, often caused by various common brain hemorrhages or infections like meningitis. If the pressure inside the child's head increases due to this condition, it leads to the development of Hydrocephalus. In such cases, the head of small babies starts to enlarge, the circumference of the head increases, and vomiting is observed. Headaches, followed by visual impairments and various neurological symptoms, may later emerge.

Determining the Most Appropriate Treatment Surgeons at Liv Hospital

Pediatric Neurosurgery (Pediatric Brain and Nerve Surgery) Clinic assess each patient individually to determine the most suitable treatment for hydrocephalus. Either a device called a shunt, which drains CSF into the abdominal cavity in a controlled manner, is implanted, or in appropriate cases, endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is performed to open the obstructed CSF circulation system.