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[Collapsed ventricle syndrome (slit-ventricle). Apropos of 8 cases]
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Slit-ventricle syndrome (SVS) in shunted hydrocephalic children is an iatrogenic complication of chronic overdrainage. High-pressure valves may prevent SVS, but further study on antisiphon devices is needed.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Neurology
- Medical Complications
Context:
- Hydrocephalus management in children often involves shunts.
- Chronic overdrainage can lead to complications.
- Slit-ventricle syndrome (SVS) is a recognized complication in shunted hydrocephalic children.
Purpose:
- To review the physiopathological, clinical, and therapeutic aspects of slit-ventricle syndrome.
- To report on eight cases of SVS.
- To discuss preventative measures for SVS.
Summary:
- Slit-ventricle syndrome (SVS) is characterized by specific clinical symptoms, slow valve refilling, and slit-like ventricles on CT scans.
- SVS is considered an iatrogenic complication resulting from chronic overdrainage in shunted hydrocephalic patients.
- The use of high-pressure valves is suggested as a prophylactic measure to prevent SVS.
Impact:
- Identifies SVS as an iatrogenic complication requiring careful shunt management.
- Suggests high-pressure valves as a potential preventative strategy for SVS.
- Highlights the need for further research into the efficacy of antisiphon devices for SVS prevention.
Abstract:
Slit-ventricle syndrome (SVS) may appear in shunted hydrocephalic children as a complication by chronic overdrainage. SVS is defined by clinical features (headache, nausea and/or vomiting, disturbance of consciousness), slow valve refilling and slit or slit-like ventricles at computerized tomography. Authors report eight cases of SVS and review physiopathological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of this syndrome. It is concluded that SVS at present time may be considered an iatrogenic complication and the placement of high-pressure valves as a prophylactic measure can be a useful system to avoid SVS. It seems necessary to make more studies in order to evaluate efficacy of antisiphon devices.