Neurocysticercosis and hydrocephalus: the value of ventriculoperitoneal shunting in its management.
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trad029
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hydrocephalus is the main complication of extraparenchymal neurocysticercosis (EP-NC). Its symptomatic management relies mainly on the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS). Previous studies have shown that this surgical procedure is associated with a… read more here.
Keywords: neurocysticercosis hydrocephalus; hydrocephalus; hydrocephalus value; neurocysticercosis ... See more keywords
Clinical Study of Cranioplasty Combined With Ipsilateral Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt in the Treatment of Skull Defects With Hydrocephalus
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008227
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text Objective: To explore the clinical effect and safety of cranioplasty combined with ipsilateral ventriculoperitoneal shunts in the treatment of skull defects with hydrocephalus. Methods: The clinical data… read more here.
Keywords: operation group; combined ipsilateral; ipsilateral ventriculoperitoneal; cranioplasty combined ... See more keywords
A single center experience of adjusting valve pressure ventriculoperitoneal shunts for the treatment of hydrocephalus in infants under 6 months old
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282571
Abstract: Introduction Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) with adjustable differential pressure valves are commonly used to treat infants with hydrocephalus avoiding shunt related under- or overdrainage. The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of VPS… read more here.
Keywords: pressure valve; infants months; pressure; ventriculoperitoneal ... See more keywords
Shunt migration in ventriculoperitoneal shunting: A comprehensive review of literature
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DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.253968
Abstract: Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are one of the commonest surgical procedures performed in neurosurgery. Complications of this procedure include mechanical complications and nonmechanical ones. The most distressing mechanical complication is shunt migration, and often when this occurs,… read more here.
Keywords: ventriculoperitoneal; review; shunt migration; migration ventriculoperitoneal ... See more keywords