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Complications of Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunting: 13 Years of Experience in a Sub-saharan Paediatric Neurosurgery Unit

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Abstract

Complications of ventriculoperitoneal shunting in hydrocephalus cure are countless and well known nowadays; depending on several factors. They are all more so screened in children whom are vulnerable and growing; more again in sub-Saharan area, suggesting a close follow-up and a paid attention on family balance. We emphasised on this surgical and social challenge to analyse the experience of a paediatric neurosurgical unit. A retrospective study has been performed to determine statistical data over 13 years of our practice in sub-Saharan hospital area, referring to international recommendations. It was of above 90 complications collected in 62 patients over 302 children operated, 20.52%. Complications were mechanic (58) and infectious (32). The mean age of appearance was 2 years 8 months, with an average of 6 months of follow-up. Malformative aetiologies were of 4 over 5 children, 80.65% and more than half were non-obstructive, 58%. The complications were unique, multiple or associated. The treatment was mainly surgical 88.7% on several modes. Sixteen children deceased during the study period. Post-shunting complications are the source of a compromised functional or even vital prognosis, sometimes in a psychosocial stress or low feel. The challenge in sub-Saharan area remains the efficient management of complications with limited resources or a sociocultural family uncertainty. Perioperative prevention must be the master words.

Published in International Journal of Neurosurgery (Volume 5, Issue 2)
DOI 10.11648/j.ijn.20210502.17
Page(s) 90-93
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Keywords

Child, Complications, Hydrocephalus, Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt

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    Alain Jibia, Esperance Broalet, Carine Kacou Tetchi, Soress Dongo, Sa’Deu Fondjo, et al. Complications of Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunting: 13 Years of Experience in a Sub-saharan Paediatric Neurosurgery Unit. Int J Neurosurg. 2021;5(2):90-93. doi: 10.11648/j.ijn.20210502.17

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  • Neurosurgery Department, Yopougon Teaching Hospital, Abidjan, C?te d’Ivoire

  • Neurosurgery Department, Yopougon Teaching Hospital, Abidjan, C?te d’Ivoire

  • Neurosurgery Department, Yopougon Teaching Hospital, Abidjan, C?te d’Ivoire

  • Neurosurgery Department, Yopougon Teaching Hospital, Abidjan, C?te d’Ivoire

  • Neurosurgery Department, Yopougon Teaching Hospital, Abidjan, C?te d’Ivoire

  • Neurosurgery Department, Yopougon Teaching Hospital, Abidjan, C?te d’Ivoire

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