Congenital Hydrocephalus Classification and Treatment

Clinical Implications

• Noncommunicating hydrocephalus may be amenable to endoscopic third ventriculostomy in some cases, according to The Lancet Global Health 1

Challenges in Classification

• The hydrocephalus literature is characterized by poor consensus regarding etiological classification, with limited access to advanced imaging in many regions hampering accurate classification, as reported by The Lancet Global Health 1
• A significant proportion of congenital hydrocephalus cases (approximately 20%) have unclear etiology, as noted by The Lancet Global Health 2