Publications by authors named "Tim Kadri"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the effectiveness of simultaneous vs. delayed placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS) during myelomeningocele (MMC) repair in newborns with hydrocephalus, focusing on risks and benefits.
- It involved 144 infants, with 101 receiving VPS at the same time as MMC repair and 43 having VPS inserted later; results showed that the delayed group had more complications such as CSF leaks and wound dehiscence.
- While concurrent insertion appeared to lower some risks, both groups experienced similar rates of shunt infections and malfunctions, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing these complications.
