Abstract
Ventriculoperitoneal shunts remain the standard of care for the treatment of hydrocephalus. However, for patients at risk of abdominal infection (e.g. following appendiceal rupture), those with a recent history of multiple abdominal surgeries, or for those who experience persistent symptoms due to inadequate absorption and possible pseudocyst, the ventriculopleural shunt (VPL) is a viable alternative.
Highlights
Ventriculoperitoneal shunts remain the standard of care for the treatment of hydrocephalus
We identified pediatric patients who underwent their initial ventriculopleural shunt (VPL) insertion at our institution from 1977-2013
The hazard ratio of undergoing a shunt reoperation for patients under twelve was 1.9 in comparison to either of the two older patient groups
Summary
Ventriculoperitoneal shunts remain the standard of care for the treatment of hydrocephalus. For patients at risk of abdominal infection (e.g. following appendiceal rupture), those with a recent history of multiple abdominal surgeries, or for those who experience persistent symptoms due to inadequate absorption and possible pseudocyst, the ventriculopleural shunt (VPL) is a viable alternative
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