Management of Hydrocephalus with Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts: Review of 109 Cases of Children.

Background: Treatment of hydrocephalus by shunting procedure is associated with variable outcomes, depending on the setting. Results from some published series in sub-Saharan Africa are not so good and various reasons have been given. This study presents preliminary findings of 109 cases of shunted hydrocephalus in children in a 3-year period.