What to Do if a Child Who Had Hydrocephalus Surgery Three Years Ago Frequently Suffers from Syncope?

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What to Do if a Child Who Had Hydrocephalus Surgery Three Years Ago Frequently Suffers from Syncope?

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After three years of pediatric hydrocephalus surgery, if the child frequently experiences syncope, occurring approximately once a month, the lips may turn blue for 2-3 seconds during the episode, and the patient may also feel drowsy. Hydrocephalus is caused by excessive secretion or (and) circulation of cerebrospinal fluid due to intracranial diseases, and the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is caused by ventricular dysfunction. There are many causes of persistent hydrocephalus, with common reasons including congenital malformations (such as aqueductal stenosis, arachnoiditis, or obliteration) and infections (such as intrauterine infection, various viruses, protozoa, and syphilis meningitis). Based on the frequency and severity of the syncope, it is recommended that a pediatric neurology specialist conduct a detailed evaluation and formulate a treatment plan according to the specific situation.