The reasons and preventive messures of early hydrocephalus after surgery for posterior cranial fossa tumors / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyse the possible reasons of early hydrocephalus after surgery for posterior cranial fossa tumors,and put forward the preventive messures against this complication.Methods Clinical data of 18 cases of early hydrocephalus after surgery for posterior cranial fossa tumors were analysed retrospectively.Results All the patients were in good state within 24 hours after surgery,but a series of symptoms,such as disturbance of consciousness,headache and vomiting,occurred.CT scanning showed hydrocephalus.After the comprehensive treatment including ventricular duainage,16 patients were healed.2 cases died.Conclusions Post-operative cerebellar edema,intracranial hematoma or hydrops,residual tumor,might be the possible cause of this disease.Preventive messures against this complication might include protecting brain tissues during operations,hemostasis and comprehensive treatment after operations.