Publications by authors named "M Pousa"
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the ventriculo-gallbladder shunt (VGS) as an alternative to the standard ventriculo-peritoneal shunt for treating hydrocephalus in children who experience peritoneal failure.
- Conducted from January 2018 to December 2023, the research involved 18 patients with shunt dysfunction, with 10 undergoing successful VGS placement, showcasing a mean age of 35.4 months.
- Results indicated some temporary complications (like mild diarrhea and infections), but overall, the VGS showed promising outcomes with an average follow-up of 18.8 months without major issues.
Objective: The goal of this study was to analyze the factors that have an impact on morbidity and mortality in patients with myelomeningocele (MMC).
Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze factors associated with MMC that influence the morbidity and mortality of the disease. Data were collected from medical records of children who underwent the primary repair of MMC at the Fernandes Figueira Institute-Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IFF-Fiocruz) between January 1995 and January 2015, with a minimum follow-up of 1 year.