Abstract
Hydrocephalus had been managed by ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) or endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) since several years. But these two different technics had some complications that must be managed promptly to avoid eventual fatal evolution. Chronic subdural hematomas after ETV is among these complications and is a very rarely situation observed in our department. This rare event associated with malaria in a child is considered to have a high mortality. Here we report a rare case of bilateral chronic subdural hematoma occurring in a 4-month-old boy after ETV and we discuss the likely pathogenesis and the difficulties of management.
Highlights
The term “hydrocephalus” is from the Greek and means roughly “water in the head”
Hydrocephalus had been managed by ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) or endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) since several years
Chronic subdural hematomas after ETV is among these complications and is a very rarely situation observed in our department
Summary
The term “hydrocephalus” is from the Greek and means roughly “water in the head” In our team, it is defined like an excessive of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles. It is defined like an excessive of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles This entity, usually known in our pediatric practice and commonly managed by ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS), was firstly introduced in 1908 by Kausch [1]. This popular technic had some common complications such as shunt malfunctions, shunts infections, over- or underdrainage... We firstly reported this unusual complication in a 4 months-old boy and we discuss the likely pathogenesis and the difficulties of the management
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