Combating Complications following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting in a New Centre

Background: Over the years, different approaches to the treatment of hydrocephalus have evolved across all age groups; however, ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VPS) remains the most widely used procedure, albeit with many complications. Aims: The aim of our study is to prospectively look at the incid...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric neurosurgery 2009-01, Vol.45 (6), p.446-450
Hauptverfasser:	Emejulu, Jude Kennedy C., Ugwu, Jideofor O.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Child, Preschool Cohort Studies Developing Countries Equipment Failure Female Follow-Up Studies Health Care Surveys Humans Hydrocephalus - diagnosis Hydrocephalus - mortality Hydrocephalus - surgery Incidence Infant Infections Male Neurosurgery Nigeria Original Paper Pediatrics Postoperative Complications - diagnosis Postoperative Complications - mortality Postoperative period Prospective Studies Prosthesis-Related Infections - diagnosis Prosthesis-Related Infections - mortality Risk Assessment Surgical outcomes Survival Analysis Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - adverse effects Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - methods
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