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    Hydrocephalus is a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain, which without treatment has a 50-60% death rate and survivors often have disabilities; the prognosis depends on the cause but is generally best for non-infection related cases; for children who survive past 1 year, about a third will have normal intellect but neurological issues may persist long-term, and shunt placement carries risks of blockage, infection, or other mechanical problems that may require further surgery.

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    Hydrocephalus is a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain, which without treatment has a 50-60% death rate and survivors often have disabilities; the prognosis depends on the cause but is generally best for non-infection related cases; for children who survive past 1 year, about a third will have normal intellect but neurological issues may persist long-term, and shunt placement carries risks of blockage, infection, or other mechanical problems that may require further surgery.

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    Hydrocephalus is a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain, which without treatment has a 50-60% death rate and survivors often have disabilities; the prognosis depends on the cause but is generally best for non-infection related cases; for children who survive past 1 year, about a third will have normal intellect but neurological issues may persist long-term, and shunt placement carries risks of blockage, infection, or other mechanical problems that may require further surgery.

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    HYDROCEPHALUS

    Untreated hydrocephalus has a 50-60% death rate, with the survivors having varying degrees of
    intellectual, physical, and neurological disabilities.

    The outlook for treated hydrocephalus depends on the cause. Hydrocephalus that is caused by disorders
    not associated with infection has the best outlook. Persons with hydrocephalus caused by tumors
    usually do very poorly.

    Most children with hydrocephalus that survive for 1 year will have a fairly normal life span.
    Approximately a third will have normal intellectual function, but neurological difficulties may persist.

    Possible Complications

    Shunt placement may lead to blockage. Symptoms of such a blockage include headache and vomiting.
    Surgeons may be able to help the shunt open without having to replace it.

    There may be other problems with the shunt, such as kinking, tube separation, or infection in the area of
    the shunt.

    Other complications may include:

    • Complications of surgery

    • Infections such as meningitis or encephalitis

    • Intellectual impairment

    • Nerve damage (decrease in movement, sensation, function)

    • Physical disabilities

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