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Shunt in high-risk newborns.

S Pezzotta, D Locatelli, N Bonfanti

    Child'S Nervous System : Chns : Official Journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Ventriculoperitoneal shunting effectively treated hydrocephalus in high-risk newborns. External drainage prior to shunting may reduce shunt blockage in infants with high cerebrospinal fluid protein levels.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Surgery
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Hydrocephalus Management

    Background:

    • Progressive hydrocephalus poses significant risks to high-risk, low birth weight newborns.
    • Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is a common intervention for infant hydrocephalus.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the outcomes and complications of ventriculoperitoneal shunting in high-risk newborns.
    • To investigate factors influencing shunt complications, particularly in infants with elevated cerebrospinal fluid protein.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 24 high-risk newborns undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunting for hydrocephalus.
    • Preoperative CT and postoperative ultrasound used to monitor hydrocephalus.
    • Evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid protein levels and management strategies, including external drainage.

    Main Results:

    • Shunt infection occurred in 20.9% of cases.
    • Shunt blockage incidence was low (8.3%), potentially due to prior external drainage in 7 infants with CSF protein > 1.5 g/l.
    • Mortality rate was 8.3% (2 deaths).

    Conclusions:

    • Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is a viable treatment for hydrocephalus in this high-risk neonatal population.
    • External drainage may mitigate shunt blockage in infants with high cerebrospinal fluid protein, warranting further investigation.

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