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Study Population Gender and Etiology of Hydrocephalus
| Gender or Hydrocephalus Etiology | Proportion | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 17/32 | 53% |
| Female | 15/32 | 47% |
| Prematurity, Intra-Ventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) | 15/32 | 47% |
| Myelomeningocele (MMC) | 6/32 | 19% |
| Congenital Aqueductal Stenosis | 6/32 | 19% |
| Other (Arachnoid Cyst, Tumor, Meningitis) | 5/32 | 16% |
Abbreviations: CPC = choroid plexus cauterization; ETV = endoscopic third ventriculostomy.
