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Ventriculoperitonealshunt, programmable or non-programmable
Joint Authors
Zamil, Kazim Hasan
Sapheeh, Raid Sachit
Source
al-Kindy College Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 10, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2014), pp.85-88, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad al-Kindi College of Medicine
Publication Date
2014-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Hydrocephalus is dilatation of the ventricular system due to excessive production and / or obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pathways.
Different surgical procedure are used to treat this disease.
Ventriculo peritoneal shunt is by far the most popular technique for CSF diversion.
Objective : To compare the programmable and non-programmable valves regarding the complications of both types.
Methods : This study was conducted in the Neurosurgical hospital of Baghdad / Iraq over a period of 3 years from July 2008 to August 2011.
A special inclusion criteria has been tabulated for the selection of patients.
Results : Fifty cases with hydrocephalus admitted and diagnosed by CT scan and treated by ventriculoperitoneal shunts (Codman type).
There were 11 cases with programmable valves that demanded revision and 6 patients with fixed pressure valves required revision.
Conclusions : The programmable shunt had lower complication rate in adults and it should be used cautiously in infants because of the higher complication rates.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zamil, Kazim Hasan& Sapheeh, Raid Sachit. 2014. Ventriculoperitonealshunt, programmable or non-programmable. al-Kindy College Medical Journal،Vol. 10, no. 1, pp.85-88.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-413712
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zamil, Kazim Hasan& Sapheeh, Raid Sachit. Ventriculoperitonealshunt, programmable or non-programmable. al-Kindy College Medical Journal Vol. 10, no. 1 (2014), pp.85-88.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-413712
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zamil, Kazim Hasan& Sapheeh, Raid Sachit. Ventriculoperitonealshunt, programmable or non-programmable. al-Kindy College Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 10, no. 1, pp.85-88.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-413712
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 87-88
Record ID
BIM-413712