Baby effusion generally refers to syringomyelia. For some syringomyelia can be self-healed before the age of 2 years, but some children can not be self-healed, then need surgery.
1. Neonatal syringomyelia is related to the fact that the syringomyelia has not yet healed. For asymptomatic syringomyelia that is small in size, it can be self-absorbed, or self-healed, by 2 years of age after the neonate’s development has been perfected.
2. However, if the baby can not be self-absorbed before the age of 2 years, the penis may shrink into the foreskin, affecting urination, walking, labor, etc. At this time, it is necessary to consider surgical treatment, such as syringomyelia reversal, syringomyelia resection. There is also a large syringomyelia with clinical symptoms and affect the quality of life, should also be considered for surgical treatment.
Parents are advised to take their babies for follow-up and observation as prescribed by the doctor, and to take medical intervention if necessary to avoid affecting the quality of life in the future.