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1. Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt. Once the patient has been diagnosed with Dandy Walker Syndrome, the main treatment is a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. A neurosurgeon puts one end of a little tube into a ventricle that is in the brain. The other end of the tube is placed under the skin and runs down to the abdominal cavity.
Surgical treatment may be recommended for people with nerve damage from injury or nerve compression. Mobility aids, such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair, may be helpful. For pain, your doctor may prescribe pain medication. Some forms of peripheral neuropathy can be averted by maintaining sound health habits.