Avoidance of shunt dependency in hydrocephalus
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- DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1975.tb03582.x
Avoidance of shunt dependency in hydrocephalus
Abstract
An approach to the treatment of neonatal hydrocephalus is proposed which is intended to reduce or eliminate shunt dependency by increasing the effectiveness of remaining pathways of absorption of cerebrospinal fluid. In suitable cases, intermittent cranial compression by means of an elastic bandage or a helmet with an inflatable inner-lining may be effective. Hydrocephalus was arrested in nine of 14 children treated with this method, eight of whom have developed normally. When cranial compression is contra-indicated or not successful, the preferred method of treatment is an 'on-off' type of valve which is used intermittently to drain a fixed volume of cerebrospinal fluid. Of 18 children who had such shunts inserted, 10 have become totally independent of their shunts and their hydrocephalus has become compensated. All are of normal intelligence. Subtemporal craniectomy was performed on seven shunt-dependent children with recurrent catheter obstruction. Four have been followed for six months and three for two years and in no case has there been further malfunction of the proximal catheter.
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