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Hydrocephalus after posterior fossa operations.

J Cabanes, R Vazquez, A Rivas

    Surgical Neurology
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Postoperative hydrocephalus in posterior fossa surgery patients is a communicating type. Blocked basal cisterns, caused by adhesions or bleeding, are always present, leading to this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Neurology
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Hydrocephalus can occur after posterior fossa operations.
    • Understanding the type and cause of postoperative hydrocephalus is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the characteristics of hydrocephalus developing after posterior fossa surgery.
    • To identify the type and potential causes of this specific type of hydrocephalus.

    Main Methods:

    • Study involved sixteen patients with hydrocephalus post-posterior fossa surgery.
    • Radioisotope ventriculography was utilized to assess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow.

    Main Results:

    • Postoperative hydrocephalus was consistently of the communicating type.
    • A blockage of the basal cisterns was a constant finding in all studied patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Communicating hydrocephalus is a significant complication following posterior fossa surgery.
    • Potential contributing factors include pre-existing adhesions, surgical bleeding, and extra-arachnoidal CSF collections, all leading to basal cistern blockage.

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