Hemorrhagic Complications Induced by External Ventricular Draining Catheters.
- Author:
Joon HUH
1
;
Won Il JOO
;
Chung Kee CHOUGH
;
Hae Kwan PARK
;
Kyung Jin LEE
;
Hyoung Kyun RHA
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Catholic Neuroscience Center, St. Mary's Hospital Catholic University, Korea. chough@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
External ventricular drainage;
Catheter-induced hemorrhage;
Intracranial hemorrhage rate;
Risk factors
- MeSH:
Catheters;
Drainage;
Heart Diseases;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Incidence;
Intracranial Hemorrhages;
Logistic Models;
Neurosurgery;
Retrospective Studies;
Risk Factors;
Surgical Procedures, Operative
- From:Korean Journal of Cerebrovascular Surgery
2011;13(3):256-262
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: External ventricular drainage (EVD) is one of the most frequently performed operative procedures in neurosurgery. A retrospective analysis was conducted for patients who underwent EVD to determine the incidence rate of post-procedural intracranial hemorrhage and to identify underlying risk factors. METHODS: Patients who underwent EVD between January 2003 and January 2011 were selected. Catheter-induced hemorrhage (CIH) was defined as any evidence of new hemorrhage on the post-procedural computerized tomography (CT) scan obtained within 24 hours of catheter insertion. The rate of hemorrhage was calculated, and the possible risk factors were statistically analyzed. RESULTS: The data of 229 patients were analyzed. Twenty-one patients developed CIH, for an incidence rate of 9.17%. The factors that increased the rate of CIH were age > or =60 years, bilateral catheter insertion, and pre-existing heart disease. The patients > or =60 years of age had a 2.8-fold increased risk of CIH. A history of heart disease contributed to a 20-fold increased risk of CIH (p < 0.001). Those three parameters were evaluated by multiple logistic regression analysis and patients who had all three risk factors were 18 times more likely to have CIH than patients with no factors. CONCLUSION: CIH is a frequent complication that cannot be over looked in patients who undergo EVD insertions. Age > or =60 years, bilateral catheter insertion, and a history of heart disease are the three most significant risk factors for CIH. Since these risk factors are not modifiable, all possible contributors should be considered to minimize the risk such as skilled maneuvers and techniques or high blood pressure.
