Abstract
Aim: Shunt insertion is a universal treatment used in tackling the presence of Hydrocephalus (HC). Despite this, many shunts are prone to failure requiring surgical revision. The outcomes of shunts inserted within our cohort were analysed.
Method: Retrospective analysis of patients treated with a shunt for HC from 2016-2018 was performed. Data was collected from medical records. Mann-Whitney and Chi-Square tests were used for statistical analysis.
Result:44 patients (Adults≥18yrs: 75%; Children (c)
Conclusion: Shunts remain an effective treatment in tackling Hydrocephalus. Common complications of insertion include infection which children are more susceptible to. Further work is encouraged to reduce these rates.
Method: Retrospective analysis of patients treated with a shunt for HC from 2016-2018 was performed. Data was collected from medical records. Mann-Whitney and Chi-Square tests were used for statistical analysis.
Result:44 patients (Adults≥18yrs: 75%; Children (c)
Conclusion: Shunts remain an effective treatment in tackling Hydrocephalus. Common complications of insertion include infection which children are more susceptible to. Further work is encouraged to reduce these rates.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 1344 |
| Pages (from-to) | 118 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | British Journal of Surgery |
| Volume | 107 |
| Issue number | S3 |
| Early online date | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2020 |
| Event | Association of Surgeons in Training International Surgical Conference - Birmingham, United Kingdom Duration: 6 Mar 2020 → 8 Mar 2020 |