Abstract
BackgroundTransient obstructive hydrocephalus is a rare condition. Previous case reports have described spontaneous resolution of obstructive hydrocephalus, although the entire mechanism has not yet been clarified. Case descriptionWe report four cases of transient obstructive hydrocephalus after subarachnoid hemorrhage (2 cases) and intra-cerebral hemorrhage (2 cases) caused by obstruction of the aqueduct in patients who presented with altered consciousness that resolved soon after changing their posture from the supine to semi-prone (face-down) position. ConclusionsFace-down positioning might be beneficial for patients with delayed obstructive hydrocephalus, especially that due to a mobile hematoma in the third ventricle.
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