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Is hydrocephalus a terminal illness?
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No: There are a variety of conditions that can occur with hydrocephalus from severe to not noticeable at all. Depending on the type and severity, a surgical procedure referred to as a vp shunt can be placed. This allows the extra fluid to be reabsorbed from the abdominal area. This has been very successful although complications with infections can crop up.
Answered 4/18/2016
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No: Hydrocephalus is a manageable problem that is treated with a surgical procedure where a shunt is placed. If left untreated, it can be life threatening.
Answered 6/29/2017
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