The clinical analysis of postoperative complications reasons of ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery in infants
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4904.2013.32.005
- VernacularTitle:婴幼儿脑室-腹腔分流术后并发症的临床分析
- Author:
Xinxing LI
;
Siqi LIU
;
Wenxin LI
;
Jianbo ZHOU
;
Hongyu DIAO
;
Yunhui LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hydrocephalus;
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt;
Postoperative complications
- From:
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
2013;36(32):15-17
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the complications ofventriculoperitoneal shunt in the treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus,and improve operative method,in order to reduce postoperative complications and improve the clinical curative effect.Methods A total of 39 infants with hydrocephalus who underwent adjustable shunt were retrospectively analyzed,including surgical methods,results,and complications,and put forward counter measures.Results Thirty cases of postoperative clinical symptoms obviously improved compared with preoperative,head CT review were clearly seen with ventricle retraction.Nine cases suffered with complications after operation.Obstruction of shunt tube was found in 4 cases,shunt exposed in 3 cases,and postoperative infection in 2 cases.Conclusions Ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications related to surgery itself.Improved surgical techniques,and taking appropriate treatment measures can effectively reduce the incidence of complications.
