title: [Cause and treatment of hydrocephalus in newborns and infants].
abstract: The history and classification of the various types of hydrocephalus are outlined and the mechanisms as well as causes of infantile hydorcephalus are discussed. Acoording to aetiology the possible operative treatments are described and special mention is made of ventriculocardiac shunting with its indications, advantages and complications. Finally, the results that may be expected from operative treatment of infantile hydrocephalus are studied and the neuropsychological aspect is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D002535:Cerebral Aqueduct / Q000002:abnormalities; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D002658:Developmental Disabilities; D004805:Ependyma; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications
vernacular_title: Causes et traitements de l'hydrocéphalie chez le nouveau-né et l'enfant