Application of ventricular shunt for children with post-infective hydrocephalus / 中南大学学报(医学版)
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
;
(12): 1230-1237, 2019.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-813025
ABSTRACT
To investigate the effects of ventricular shunt placement in children with post-infective hydrocephalus.
Methods:
A total of 24 cases of post-infectious hydrocephalus, who received ventricular shunt, were enrolled. Age, gender, disease progression, clinical manifestation, laboratory data, treatment, prognosis, complication, and sequela for each patient were retrospectively reviewed.Results:
Of the 24 cases, 8 had a full recovery, 11 had slight sequela, 2 had severe sequela, 1 was in vegetative state, and 2 died because of bacterial meningitis and tubercular meningitis. Epilepsy, mental impairment, visual and hearing damage were the main sequelae.Conclusion:
Ventricular shunt is the preferred treatment in children with post-infective hydrocephalus, which shows positive clinical efficacy and can improve the long-term prognosis of such patients.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Tuberculosis, Meningeal
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Retrospective Studies
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Treatment Outcome
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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
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Hydrocephalus
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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