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[Treatment of hydrocephalus with Cordis-Hakim valve (author's transl)]
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The Cordis-Hakim valve is a satisfactory treatment for pediatric hydrocephalus, showing good results in 19 children undergoing revision surgery. This study evaluated valve performance and patient development.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Medical Device Evaluation
- Hydrocephalus Management
Background:
- Hydrocephalus is a condition requiring surgical intervention in children.
- Revision surgeries are common in pediatric hydrocephalus management.
- Evaluating shunt valve performance is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy and safety of the Cordis-Hakim valve in pediatric hydrocephalus.
- To analyze the impact of the valve on physical and mental development.
- To evaluate changes in skull circumference post-implantation.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 19 pediatric patients undergoing revision surgery.
- Testing of Cordis-Hakim valves for pressure, flow rate, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein concentration.
- Monitoring of physical and mental development and skull circumference changes.
Main Results:
- The Cordis-Hakim valve demonstrated satisfactory performance in the tested parameters.
- No specific adverse events related to the valve were detailed, implying good tolerability.
- Patient development and skull circumference changes were monitored in relation to valve function.
Conclusions:
- The Cordis-Hakim valve is a highly satisfactory option for managing pediatric hydrocephalus.
- The valve's performance characteristics are suitable for clinical application in this patient group.
- Further long-term studies could provide additional insights into developmental outcomes.
Abstract:
The management of hydrocephalus in children is discussed. 19 children are reported for revision surgery, physical and mental development and changes is skull circumference are described. The Cordis-Hakim valves were tested in relation to pressure, flow rate, protein concentration in C.S.F. These tests have shown that the Cordis-Hakim valve is very satisfactory.