Treatment Methods for Pediatric Hydrocephalus?

This requires dividing treatment into non-surgical and surgical options. Generally, for mild hydrocephalus, non-surgical treatments should be tried first, based on dehydration therapy and comprehensive supportive therapy. Surgical treatment is indicated for cases with higher intraventricular pressure or those that do not respond to non-surgical treatment. Severe hydrocephalus, such as a head circumference less than 50 centimeters, with cortical atrophy less than 1 millimeter and severe functional impairment or deformities, may not respond well to surgical treatment.
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