Mhuang1986

Hydrocephalus is either a result of abnormal overproduction, under-absorption, physical obstruction to the normal flow of CSF, or a combination. Congenital hydrocephalus has many causes, and one thing to note is that a specific condition, known as aqueductal stenosis (narrowing/stricture), is a physical obstruction that can be treated with 3rd ventriculostomy rather than a shunt (although a shunt would work just fine). 3rd ventriculostomy is basically an internal bypass that requires no implanted hardware and can therefore eliminate the long term failures and problems associated with shunts. Make sure you are getting the best treatment!

I would highly recommend you visit this facial re-animation surgeon. Phenomenal physician.

http://www.methodistfacialparalysis.com/dr-michael-klebuc/?gclid=CLvQh62Ttr4CFUMF7AodtUAAzQ

You don't understand, the auditory sensory and facial motor systems are vastly different. With facial paralysis, there is a combo of local cranial nerve/muscle transfer techniques that can potentially help you gain some usable facial function back. Read his website and his cited, peer-reviewed publications.