Assessment of the prevalence and associated risk factors of pediatric hydrocephalus in diagnostic centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Blein Mulugeta (Author), Girma Seyoum (Author), Abebe Mekonnen (Author), Elbet Ketema (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Hydrocephalus (HCP) is a common disorder of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) physiology resulting in abnormal expansion of the cerebral ventricles. Infants commonly present with progressive macrocephaly whereas children older than 2 years generally present with signs and symptoms of i...