Using a burr hole valve prevents proximal shunt failure in infants and toddlers
Journal
Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
3
Pages
315
Date Issued
2019-06-28
Author(s)
Abstract
Proximal malfunction is the most common cause of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt failure in young children. In this study, the authors sought to determine factors that affect the migration rate of ventricular catheters in hydrocephalic children who undergo shunt implantation in the first 3 years of life.
Subjects
HR = hazard ratio; IICP = increased intracranial pressure; VP = ventriculoperitoneal; burr hole valve; hydrocephalus; pediatric; proximal shunt failure; ventricular catheter; ventriculoperitoneal shunt
SDGs
Other Subjects
Article; brain ventricle peritoneum shunt; catheter migration; child; female; follow up; human; hydrocephalus; infant; major clinical study; male; medical record review; neuroimaging; preschool child; priority journal; shunt failure; surgical technique; treatment outcome
Publisher
AMER ASSOC NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS
Type
journal article