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Therefore, we performed a study including a questionnaire, which aimed to analyze parameters that may have an impact on the cognitive function and quality of life of the pediatric patient with hydrocephalus.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>In this retrospective study, we included 81 patients aged 0\u201317 with hydrocephalus who were treated with a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt at a single institution. Demographic data, etiology of the hydrocephalus, type of valve implanted, any revision procedures and any complications were analyzed and the neurodevelopmental outcome, epilepsy and quality of life were assessed using a questionnaire sent to these patients. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. 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