Is there a survivor from hydrocephalus?

Answer 1

Of course. Conservative estimates put the incidence of hydrocephalus at 1 in 500 children. It is treated with a surgical procedure to implant a shunt to carry the excess spinal fluid into the lower body where it can be absorbed and eliminated. They are monitored carefully for complications and given whatever support is needed to encourage neurological, mental and physical development. Treated early, most patients not only survive, but go on to lead normal adult lives. It doesn't have to be fatal, it can be treated, and now days usually is treated quite sucessfully in developed countries. It is very rare to see a child with recognizable hydrocephalus anymore.

Answer 2

Here is more information on it & a link borrowed from webmd.com:

What is congenital hydrocephalus?
Congenital hydrocephalus is a buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain that is present at birth. The excess fluid can increase pressure in the baby's brain, possibly resulting in brain damage and loss of mental and physical abilities. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is important to help limit serious long-term problems. But long-term effects of congenital hydrocephalus mostly depend on what causes it, how bad it gets, and how a baby responds to treatment.

You didn't state if you were asking about congenital or Adult onset. Both are two seperate issues & concerns. The link in the source below will get you information on both.

Answer 3

Progressive hydrocephalus in infants with birth weights less than 1,500 g

P. R. Camfield, C. S. Camfield, A. C. Allen, E. P. Rees, D. A. Stinson and L. E. Urban

Premature infants have been frequently observed to manifest hydrocephalus after intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). For the complete newborn population of Nova Scotia in 1976 to 1978, we found a very low incidence of hydrocephalus in children whose birth weight was less than 1,500 g. Eighty-two percent of these babies were born in a perinatal center; 18% were transported. Chart review of survivors (58%) and autopsy review of deaths (autopsy rate, 86%) showed that in the province's three neonatal intensive care units, only four of 314 such babies manifested progressive hydrocephalus. Only one of four infants was examined after IVH. An IVH was noted at autopsy in 42% of cases. No survivor manifested hydrocephalus one to three years later as judged by head circumference and neurosurgical records. Our results may reflect the impact of regionalized perinatal care, or that post-IVH hydrocephalus is rare in an unselected population.

Answer 4

Of course! Many, many people are born with hydrocephalus and live long healthy lives. If it's diagnosed early there are ways to manage it. It can be diagnosed in utero now and treatment can begin right away.

Answer 5

i know 2 people that were born with hydrocephalus one of which is now in his forties and the other is now in his twenties

Answer 6

My first question is why is this topic under Mental Health? This is a physical health issue. Anyway, short answer is yes, hundreds of thousands of people have survived and continue to thrive and most pretty well. However, depending on the cause and type a patient may suffer complications.

Answer 7

Yes .and im one of them.even now the scar of the operation was being seen in my head.after my operation the doctor tell my mom im gonna live for only 12 years.but then im going to 35 yr old.and i have my own family.only trust to the lord and pray .

Answer 8

Well damn! Judging from the name alone I would say no ,nobody has survived it

Answer 9

I bet if i knew what that was i could answer it.