Question
My baby is premature and has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. I want to know if it’s possible for premature babies to have hydrocephalus?
Answer
In most cases, if the condition is mild, hydrocephalus can occur in premature babies, although this is not the norm. The primary treatment method currently is surgical intervention, which varies depending on the cause of the hydrocephalus. Specific conditions include: 1. Surgical treatment: Surgery is performed based on the cause of the hydrocephalus, such as dilating the cerebral aqueduct or performing angioplasty and resection of a cerebrospinal fluid diverticulum; 2. CSF Diversion: A device is used to drain the fluid into the body to reduce intracranial pressure. Premature babies should regularly receive pediatric neurosurgical follow-up, and whether surgical treatment is needed should be assessed regularly.