The brain generates more spinal fluid every hour & if there is uncompensated hydrocephalus the ventricles expand & tissue pressure creates symptoms. Any neurosurgical procedure to treat the issue must balance the inherent risk of surgery/complications of any inserted device, need for ongoing care with the possible benefit. It sounds like there is a reluctance to intervene bases on all factors
Answered 6/28/2023
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