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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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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Tuberculosis, Meningeal / Retrospective Studies / Treatment Outcome / Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / 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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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Tuberculosis, Meningeal / Retrospective Studies / Treatment Outcome / Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / Hydrocephalus Type of study: Observational study Limits: Child / Humans Language: Chinese Journal: Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) Year: 2019 Type: Article