Such a condition usually causes headaches, vomiting, sleepiness, irritability, or bulging fontanel. Hydrocephalus can be caused by a variety of reasons. Congenital hydrocephalus is hydrocephalus that is present at birth. Some types of congenital hydrocephalus include aqueductal stenosis or spina bifida.
Acquired hydrocephalus is hydrocephalus that develops after birth.
Some causes of acquired hydrocephalus include intraventricular hemorrhage, meningitis, head trauma, and brain tumors. A spinal fluid shunt system consists of flexible tubing made of synthetic material which has a one way valve that empties into another part of the body, usually the abdomen. Your doctor may have chosen to place a Tele-sensor within the tubing of the shunt. The Tele-sensor allows your doctor or nurse to monitor the pressure inside the ventricles. Your child will probably have incisions on his head and abdomen.