Treatment for hydrocephaly would involve
A)placement on a special diet that restricts phenylalanine as early as possible.
B)surgical implantation of a tube to drain fluid from the brain into the abdomen to minimize brain damage.
C)a thyroid hormone replacement.
D)the addition of increased amounts of iodine in the child's diet.

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Hydrocephaly, also known as hydrocephalus, is a condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain. The treatment often involves the surgical implantation of a device known as a shunt. This shunt drains the excess fluid from the brain to another part of the body, typically the abdomen, where the fluid can be absorbed. This procedure helps to relieve the pressure on the brain, preventing or minimizing further brain damage.

Treatment for Hydrocephaly Would Involve