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  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Hydrocephalus Management

Background:

  • Post-haemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) presents significant challenges and poor outcomes in extremely premature neonates.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for improving survival and reducing long-term complications in this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of various factors, particularly shunt valve mechanism choice, on outcomes for extremely premature neonates with PHH.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of programmable valves compared to fixed-pressure valves in managing PHH.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of electronic case notes for premature neonates managed for hydrocephalus between 2012 and 2021.
  • Data collected included gestational age, birth weight, hydrocephalus aetiology, surgical intervention, shunt system, surgical burden, and wound complications.
  • Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v27.0, including Cox regression for shunt survival.

Main Results:

  • Fifty-three premature neonates were identified, with 35 being extremely preterm (median gestational age 27 weeks).
  • Programmable valves were implanted in 99 cases; 28.3% underwent pressure alterations, with 75% experiencing symptom improvement.
  • A mean reduction of 1.9 revisions per patient was observed after exchanging fixed valves for programmable ones (p=0.02). Gestational age was the strongest predictor of shunt survival (Exp(B): 0.71, p<0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Hydrocephalus management in extreme prematurity is complex, with higher revision rates associated with shorter initial shunt survival.
  • Programmable valves offer adjustable pressure settings, potentially leading to fewer shunt revisions in this high-risk group.
  • Gestational age and birth weight significantly impact shunt survival, highlighting the need for tailored management strategies.