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[A clinical study of posttraumatic hydrocephalus].

H Matsushita1, K Takahashi, Y Maeda

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital, Japan.

No Shinkei Geka. Neurological Surgery
|October 12, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Posttraumatic hydrocephalus affects elderly patients with head injuries, particularly those with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Ventriculoperitoneal shunting can improve consciousness disturbance in most affected individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Posttraumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) is a rare but serious complication following head injury.
  • Identifying risk factors and optimal management strategies for PTH is crucial, especially in elderly populations.

Observation:

  • A study of 721 head injury patients revealed an incidence of 3.1% for PTH, with a peak in the eighth decade of life.
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) was present in 18 of 22 PTH cases; prolonged consciousness disturbance was the primary symptom in 77% of patients.
  • Diagnosis of hydrocephalus occurred between 1 to 5 months post-injury in most cases.

Findings:

  • Ventriculoperitoneal (V-P) shunt surgery led to clinical improvement in 77% of patients with PTH.
  • Marked recovery of consciousness was observed in 12 patients post-V-P shunt.

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  • Five patients with severe consciousness disturbance showed no improvement despite ventricular size reduction.

    • Implications:

    • Elderly patients with traumatic SAH require prolonged follow-up (4-5 months) for potential PTH development.
    • V-P shunting is an effective treatment for improving consciousness disturbance in most PTH cases.
    • Early recognition and management of PTH are vital for improving outcomes in head injury survivors.