Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Damascus University, Al-Mazzeh St., Damascus P.O. Box 3062, Syria.
Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, College of Dentistry, Damascus University, Al-Mazzeh St., Damascus P.O. Box 3062, Syria.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jan 29;18(3):1209. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18031209.
Hydrocephalus affects the central nervous system as a result of progressive ventricular dilatation from the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's lateral ventricles. This paper reports on the oral characteristics of a child with congenital hydrocephalus, discusses her complex dental care needs, and presents dental management of this case. Despite the complex and challenging dental needs, this child received dental treatment in a chairside approach without general anesthesia. A thorough knowledge of the patient's medical condition, together with expert clinical skills, was indispensable for managing the child and improving the quality and length of her life.
脑积水是由于脑侧脑室的脑脊液积聚导致脑室进行性扩张，从而影响中枢神经系统。本文报告了一例先天性脑积水患儿的口腔特征，讨论了其复杂的口腔护理需求，并介绍了该病例的口腔管理。尽管存在复杂和具有挑战性的口腔需求，但该患儿在未接受全身麻醉的情况下，通过椅旁治疗的方式接受了牙科治疗。深入了解患儿的病情，并具备专业的临床技能，对于患儿的管理和提高其生活质量和寿命至关重要。
