Infantile and Childhood Hydrocephalus
William E. Whitehead, Howard L. Weiner
Abstract
Enlarged ventricles early in life cause developmental delay and acute neurologic signs. Shunting of the ventricles is the definitive treatment but has many problems, and there are temporizing approaches.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHydrocephalusPediatricsSurgeryCerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalusFetal and Pediatric Neurological DisordersNeonatal and fetal brain pathology