- How is Hydrocephalus Diagnosed?
Suspicion of hydrocephalus in a baby is made during regular check-ups of the baby; It begins with an abnormal increase seen when the head circumference is measured by the family physician. In other words, you should never skip your baby's regular check-ups after birth.
Later, if your doctor refers you to a brain and neurosurgeon or neurosurgeon, do not waste any time so that the neurosurgeon can confirm this diagnosis.
From now on, Then, in order to confirm the suspicion in question, that is, necessary for diagnosis;
- Ultrasound,
- Computed tomography (CT),
- Examinations such as magnetic resonance (MR)
will also take a certain amount of time.
If the diagnosis is confirmed and surgery is recommended, this is it. Then immediately seek out a surgeon who has experience on babies, or better yet, a pediatric neurosurgeon or a pediatric neurosurgery instructor.
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