Modern features of diagnosis and surgical treatment of occlusive hydrocephalus in infants

The article reviews national and international studies that address current issues in the diagnosis and surgical management of occlusive hydrocephalus in infants. Currently, there is a considerable amount of work describing the clinical manifestations and pathogenesis of occlusive hydrocephalus, particularly in infants. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the early diagnosis and choice of surgical treatment of occlusive hydrocephalus in infants. In recent years, with the introduction of diagnostic techniques such as ultrasound, CT and MRI, significant progress has been made in understanding the clinical features and course of occlusive hydrocephalus. However, a universal algorithm of diagnostic approaches for young children has not yet been developed. The method of choice for surgical treatment of occlusive hydrocephalus in infants is still controversial. The complexity lies in the variety of clinical courses and combinations of causes leading to this pathology. Therefore, the creation of a systematic approach in terms of diagnosis and surgical treatment allows to choose the right method of surgical treatment depending on the aetiology of this pathology.