Publications by authors named "Kassim M Jabir"
World Neurosurg X
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the complications related to ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement, a common treatment for hydrocephalus, highlighting its significant impacts on patient health.
- It involves a retrospective review of hospital records from 69 patients who underwent VP shunt surgeries over two years, analyzing demographics and complication data.
- Findings reveal a 30.4% complication rate, primarily due to shunt malfunction and infection, with late presentation identified as a key risk factor.
