The aetiology of hydrocephalus in the patients studied
| No (%) | |
|---|---|
| Congenital | |
| Infantile obstructive hydrocephalus | 33 (28.9) |
| Intracranial cerebrospinal fluid cysts | 20 (17.5) |
| Other intracranial anomalies | 6 (5.3) |
| Spina bifida | 17 (14.9) |
| Acquired | |
| Perinatal (asphyxia and/or intracranial haemorrhage) | 25 (21.9) |
| Infectious | 3 (2.6) |
| Miscellaneous | 10 (8.8) |
| Total | 114 (100) |