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Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
Published on: October 14, 2022
Treatment of hydrocephalus with ventriculoperitoneal shunting in twelve dogs
Nadia Shihab1, Emma Davies, Patrick J Kenny
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, UK. nshihab@rvc.ac.uk
Objective:
To report use of ventriculoperitoneal shunt in dogs for management of hydrocephalus for which no cause could be identified.
Study Design:
Case series.
Animals:
Dogs with hydrocephalus (n=12).
Methods:
Medical records (June 2003-June 2009) were reviewed to determine preoperative clinical findings, initial postoperative, and long-term outcome. Additional follow-up information was obtained from owners and referring veterinarians.
Results:
All dogs had signs of forebrain dysfunction, 7 had vestibular signs and 3 had signs of spinal pain. Postoperative complications included pain (n=4), undershunting because of shunt kinking (n=1) and seizures (n=1). Initial improvement occurred in all dogs and was sustained in 9 dogs, 1 of which required revision surgery.
Conclusions:
Sustained clinical improvement can be achieved in hydrocephalus with no active underlying cause by use of ventriculoperitoneal shunting.
