Clinical experience in the management of aqueduct-obstructive hydrocephalus in children: a report of 32 cases

Abstract:

Objective To assess the effects of ventricle-peritoneal shunt (VPS) for aqueduct-obstructive hydrocephalus in children . Methods The clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of 32 children with aqueduct-obstructive hydrocephalus were retrospectively reviewed. Results Of the 32 cases,14 patients (44%) achieved good recovery ,12 (37%) had improvement of their symptoms and 6 (19%) showed partial improvement of symptoms; none died from VPS.Conclusions VPS is a generally effective and safe therapy for aqueduct-obstructive hydrocephalus.