Question: how does ivh cause hydrocephalus?
Answer: Two complementary mechanisms underlying ependymal cell damage and leading to hydrocephalus following IVH have been proposed: (1) disruption of the ependymal surface (cells and their cilia) results in collapse of the cerebral aqueduct walls or in aqueductal stenosis and CSF flow occlusion6 and (2) IVH leads to failure ...