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Water head with spina bifida Some children with hydrocephalus also have spina bifida. This is a malformation of the spinal cord and spinal canal. This is also called open back. In most cases, this disease leads to a walking disability. However, these children often have a good prognosis with regard to their mental development, as … Water head with spina bifida | Water Head

Summary A hydrocephalus/hydrocephalus refers to a dilatation of the ventricles of the brain, in which the cerebrospinal fluid is located. Depending on the cause, hydrocephalus is classified in more detail; either the outflow, production or absorption of the cerebrospinal fluid may be abnormally altered, so that symptoms indicating hydrocephalus such as headaches, nausea, psychological changes, … Summary | Water Head