Analysis of Ventricle-peritoneum Shunt on 42 Cases with Hydrocephalus after Moderate and Severe Brain Injury

VernacularTitle:脑室-腹腔分流术治疗脑外伤后脑积水42例分析
Author: Zhongyong CHEN ¹
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1. 四川省大邑县人民医院
Keywords: Brain injuries; Hydrocephalus; Ventricle-peritoneum shunt
From: China Modern Doctor 2009;47(18):112-113
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of hydrocephalus after moderate and severe brain injury with ventricle-peritoneum shunt(VPS). Methods The clinical data of 42 cases with post-traumatic hydrocephalus admitted in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively.Results The patients' consciousness and nerve function had been improved, including 22 cases (52.4%) of good recovery, 12 cases (28.6%) of moderate deficit, 8 cases(19.0%) medially disabled and severely disabled. There was no operative mortality. Conclusion VPS can improve patients consciousness and nerve function and outcome with hydrocephalus after trauma,and reduce the mortality and disability rate of severe brain injury.