Publications by authors named "Joan Yea"
J Neurosurg Pediatr
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess whether the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the incidence of pediatric hydrocephalus surgeries, hypothesizing that surgical volumes would remain stable despite the pandemic.
- Data was gathered from ten institutions about hydrocephalus-related surgeries conducted from March 2018 to February 2022, comparing the COVID-19 era to a pre-COVID baseline.
- Results showed no significant overall change in monthly surgeries during the pandemic compared to pre-COVID, but there was a noticeable decline during the initial surge in April 2020, with disparities noted in patient demographics including sex and race.
J Neurosurg Pediatr
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study analyzed pediatric emergency department visits for ventricular shunt malfunction over one year, focusing on clinical and socioeconomic factors linked to shunt revision.
- Key clinical predictors for shunt revision included increased ventricle size, shunt site swelling, bradycardia, and lethargy, while seizure-like activity was found to decrease revision likelihood.
- Patients with private or self-pay insurance had a higher chance of shunt revision compared to those with public insurance, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on treatment outcomes.
