Abstract
Background Post Haemorrhagic Hydrocephalus (PHH) secondary to Neonatal Intraventricular Haemorrhage (IVH) is the commonest cause of infantile hydrocephalus. The presence of ventricular blood, underdeveloped immune systems and thin, friable skin preclude shunting as a primary intervention. Studies show that serial lumbar punctures, medical management and ventricular taps have no discernible effect on outcome. This study attempts to more clearly elucidate the role and efficacy of ventricular access devices (VAD) in the treatment of PHH. The aims were to determine the complication rate, the use of the VAD and the number of patients with VAD who later required shunting.
Highlights
Post Haemorrhagic Hydrocephalus (PHH) secondary to Neonatal Intraventricular Haemorrhage (IVH) is the commonest cause of infantile hydrocephalus
52nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida Meeting abstracts – A single PDF containing all abstracts in this Supplement is available here.
The presence of ventricular blood, underdeveloped immune systems and thin, friable skin preclude shunting as a primary intervention
Summary
Address: Department of Neurosurgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX, UK * Corresponding author from 52nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida Providence, RI, USA. Published: 3 February 2009 Cerebrospinal Fluid Research 2009, 6(Suppl 1):S10 doi:10.1186/1743-8454-6-S1-S10. 52nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida Meeting abstracts – A single PDF containing all abstracts in this Supplement is available here.
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