Question
Doctors are currently administering cerebroactive substances and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the child, who is already five days old. We are very worried. Please ask the expert: How long does this treatment method need to be continued? What kind of follow-up treatment is needed? Will there be any sequelae? Thank you, expert.
Answer
This situation requires treatment for the underlying cause. Hydrocephalus is mostly congenital, with a small part caused by tumors and other factors. Treatment methods include non-surgical and surgical treatments. For mild hydrocephalus, non-surgical treatment methods are usually adopted, mainly including dehydration therapy and systemic supportive treatment. Surgical treatment is applicable to cases with intraventricular hypertension (above 250mm water column) or failure of non-surgical treatment.