Shunt Complications - Staying Out of Trouble.

Neurol India

Department of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Published: February 2022

AI Article Synopsis

  • The article focuses on analyzing common problems and complications associated with shunt surgery for hydrocephalus in pediatric neurosurgery.
  • The author reviews 549 procedures, highlighting complications and discussing techniques to avoid them based on personal experience.
  • Findings suggest that implementing specific measures can significantly reduce the risks of complications during shunt surgery.

Article Abstract

Background And Objective: To analyze the common problems in shunt surgery and measures to avoid them. Management of hydrocephalus takes up as much as 50% of a pediatric ' 'neurosurgeon's time, and these are notoriously prone to complications. In this article, the author analysis his series of ventriculoperitoneal shunts and discusses his technique, nuances and avoidance of shunt complications.

Methods And Materials: The author will review common issues related to hydrocephalus shunt management with a review of 549 procedures and associated complications.

Results: Key features and basic principles of complication avoidance in shunt surgery is provided. The analysis looks into the complications and ways to avoid them based on the author's experience.

Conclusions: Specific measures may be adopted to minimize or avoid these complications. These will be discussed based on the author's series and experiences.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0028-3886.332256DOI Listing

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