Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are one of the commonest surgical procedures performed in
neurosurgery. Complications of this procedure include mechanical complications and …

Background Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) surgery is the traditional method for treating
hydrocephalus, remaining one of the most regularly used procedures in pediatric …

Background Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting is the most commonly performed procedure
in the treatment of hydrocephalus. VP shunt migration can occur at different sites. The aim of …

ABSTRACT Between 0.5 and 4 of every 1000 children are born with hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus is an over-accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the …

There have been many reports on migration of the distal catheter of the ventriculoperitoneal
shunt (VPS) since this phenomenon was recognized 50 years ago. However, there have …

Ventriculoatrial (VA) shunt is one of the most commonly used solutions for hydrocephalus. In
recent years, the number of VA shunt has decreased worldwide, given the perceived …

Background Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a chronic condition characterized by
raised intracranial pressure in the absence of a known etiology. IIH typically presents in …

Background: Lumboperitoneal shunt is a known procedure for communicating
hydrocephalus. Being an extracranial procedure, it can also be utilized in normal-sized …

Obesity is an important consideration in neurosurgical practice. Of Australian adults, 28.3%
are obese and it is estimated that more than two thirds of Australia's population will be …

Objectives: To examine the predictors of pediatric ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt
malfunction in a university hospital. Methods: A retrospective cohort was conducted. Patients …