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Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus (pronounced 鈥渉i-droh-SEF-eh-less鈥) is a condition that makes extra spinal fluid build up in the hollow areas around the brain, causing pressure and swelling in the head. Often called 鈥渨ater on the brain,鈥 hydrocephalus can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (occur over time). It can happen to a child at any age, even a fetus growing in the womb. Although the cause isn鈥檛 always known, it usually happens due to a medical problem so it鈥檚 important to diagnose it as soon as possible. At 91大神 Children's, our goal is to treat the urgent symptoms, and find the reason for the hydrocephalus. Then we work together to make a plan for your child鈥檚 long-term health and development.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hydrocephalus.html\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More About Hydrocephalus<i></i></a></p>\r\n"}} id=text-2ea75cd150 class=cmp-text>

Hydrocephalus (pronounced 鈥渉i-droh-SEF-eh-less鈥) is a condition that makes extra spinal fluid build up in the hollow areas around the brain, causing pressure and swelling in the head. Often called 鈥渨ater on the brain,鈥 hydrocephalus can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (occur over time). It can happen to a child at any age, even a fetus growing in the womb. Although the cause isn鈥檛 always known, it usually happens due to a medical problem so it鈥檚 important to diagnose it as soon as possible. At 91大神 Children's, our goal is to treat the urgent symptoms, and find the reason for the hydrocephalus. Then we work together to make a plan for your child鈥檚 long-term health and development.聽聽

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Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus (pronounced 鈥渉i-droh-SEF-eh-less鈥) is a condition that makes extra spinal fluid build up in the hollow areas around the brain, causing pressure and swelling in the head. Often called 鈥渨ater on the brain,鈥 hydrocephalus can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (occur over time). It can happen to a child at any age, even a fetus growing in the womb. Although the cause isn鈥檛 always known, it usually happens due to a medical problem so it鈥檚 important to diagnose it as soon as possible. At 91大神 Children's, our goal is to treat the urgent symptoms, and find the reason for the hydrocephalus. Then we work together to make a plan for your child鈥檚 long-term health and development.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hydrocephalus.html\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More About Hydrocephalus<i></i></a></p>\r\n"}} id=text-f85e51e67d class=cmp-text>

Hydrocephalus (pronounced 鈥渉i-droh-SEF-eh-less鈥) is a condition that makes extra spinal fluid build up in the hollow areas around the brain, causing pressure and swelling in the head. Often called 鈥渨ater on the brain,鈥 hydrocephalus can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (occur over time). It can happen to a child at any age, even a fetus growing in the womb. Although the cause isn鈥檛 always known, it usually happens due to a medical problem so it鈥檚 important to diagnose it as soon as possible. At 91大神 Children's, our goal is to treat the urgent symptoms, and find the reason for the hydrocephalus. Then we work together to make a plan for your child鈥檚 long-term health and development.聽聽

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Hydrocephalus

Why Choose Us

Hydrocephalus is probably the most common reason for neurosurgery in children. At 91大神, our highly skilled neurosurgeons are experienced in performing endoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery for smaller incisions and faster healing. For the longer term, whether your child needs more operations or has other developmental needs as they grow, our experts use proven treatments to address your child鈥檚 immediate needs, and then develop a plan for further care.</p>\r\n<p>We also offer:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>World-class facilities</strong> featuring the most advanced diagnostic techniques and equipment&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><strong>Customized treatment plans</strong> based on research and commonly accepted best care practices</li>\r\n<li><strong>Fully equipped neurosurgery operating rooms</strong></li>\r\n<li><strong>Innovative surgical techniques</strong> that minimize surgery risks, recovery time and pain</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-e5027e3c21 class=cmp-text>

Hydrocephalus is probably the most common reason for neurosurgery in children. At 91大神, our highly skilled neurosurgeons are experienced in performing endoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery for smaller incisions and faster healing. For the longer term, whether your child needs more operations or has other developmental needs as they grow, our experts use proven treatments to address your child鈥檚 immediate needs, and then develop a plan for further care.

We also offer:

  • World-class facilities featuring the most advanced diagnostic techniques and equipment聽
  • Customized treatment plans based on research and commonly accepted best care practices
  • Fully equipped neurosurgery operating rooms
  • Innovative surgical techniques that minimize surgery risks, recovery time and pain

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia</h3>\r\n<p>We offer complete pediatric hydrocephalus care at&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/wilmington-ai-dupont-childrens-hospital.html\">91大神 Children鈥檚 Hospital, Delaware</a> (Wilmington, Del.)<i>.</i></p>\r\n<p>Our <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/perinatal-testing-and-specialty-consultations.html\">91大神 Partners for Perinatal Management</a> can help parents-to-be plan ahead, prepare and determine next steps for their baby鈥檚 possible fetal diagnosis, including hydrocephalus.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-755aeccbd5 class=cmp-text>

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete pediatric hydrocephalus care at聽91大神 Children鈥檚 Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.).

Our 91大神 Partners for Perinatal Management can help parents-to-be plan ahead, prepare and determine next steps for their baby鈥檚 possible fetal diagnosis, including hydrocephalus.

Florida Highlights

Central Florida</h3>\r\n<p>We offer complete pediatric hydrocephalus care at聽<a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/orlando-nemours-childrens-hospital.html\">91大神 Children鈥檚 Hospital, Florida</a>聽(Orlando) and select 91大神 satellite locations.</p>\r\n<p>Our <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/maternal-fetal-medicine.html\">91大神 Center for Fetal Care</a> is available at multiple locations throughout Central Florida to coordinate fetal tests, imaging and consults to help expecting mothers make the best decisions on many different health conditions, including hydrocephalus.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-76c655e7da class=cmp-text>

Central Florida

We offer complete pediatric hydrocephalus care at聽91大神 Children鈥檚 Hospital, Florida聽(Orlando) and select 91大神 satellite locations.

Our 91大神 Center for Fetal Care is available at multiple locations throughout Central Florida to coordinate fetal tests, imaging and consults to help expecting mothers make the best decisions on many different health conditions, including hydrocephalus.

Find Care at 91大神

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We have many pediatric specialists and locations聽鈥 find the care closest to you: