Critical Review of Shunting Procedures for Hydrocephalus
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 163-171, 1976.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-14176
ABSTRACT
The authors analyzed 174 consecutive shunting procedures for hydrocephalus at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University. There were a total of 65 complications (48.5%) among 134 patients. The most common complications were blockage of the catheters (26.2%) and shunt-related infections (15.4%). Among the different types of shunting technique ventriculoatrial, ventriculoperitoneal and ventriculocisternal routes were most commonly used. The ventriculoatrial route had a greater complication rate (40%) than ventriculoperitoneal shunting (21.8%). Flushing devices are critically reviewed and the disadvantages are discussed. The authors suggested a need for a standardized prospective national data collection system where Procedures and compilations may be assembled in a comparable form.
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Main subject:
Bacterial Infections
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Catheterization
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
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Hydrocephalus
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
1976
Type:
Article
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