Fig. 4.1 Conventional ventriculoperitoneal shunt Fig. 4.2 Ventriculoperitoneal shunt with antisiphon device 1. Lumboperitoneal (LP) shunts are used in patients with communicating hydrocephalus or small slit ventricles (due to overdrainage…
Fig. 19.1 Schematic drawing of complications of endoscopic third ventriculostomy 19.4 Conclusion In conclusion, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, as an alternative to conventional ventriculoperitoneal or ventriculoatrial shunting, is a firmly established…
High risks Young age (especially children younger than 1 year) Premature birth Immunosuppressive states Etiology of hydrocephalus (myelomeningocele, intraventricular hemorrhage) CSF leak Previous or concomitant systemic infection Shunt revision Low…
Hardware-related complications Obstruction, raised intracranial pressure Breakage Malposition Migration Infection Fluid dynamic-related complications Overdrainage Slit ventricles/slit ventricle syndrome Subdural collections Intra-abdominal complications Infection, peritonitis, abscess CSF pseudocyst Visceral complications (bowel…
