Question

A child of one year and five months old is experiencing issues with balance and poor vision, and is asking whether surgery for hydrocephalus is necessary.

Answer

  1. Hydrocephalus can lead to brain atrophy.
  2. Poor brain development.
  3. Enlargement of the ventricles, with a recommendation to first undergo a lumbar puncture to measure pressure.
  4. Based on the measurement results, decide whether surgery is needed and actively engage in rehabilitation training.