What are the sequelae of ventriculoperitoneal shunt?

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My brother's baby because of traumatic hydrocephalus, need surgical treatment, this kind of operation is more difficult, so what are the sequelae of ventriculoperitoneal shunt? Let me tell you.

What are the sequelae of ventriculoperitoneal shunt?

Sequelae 1. Shunt operation may cause ventricular end obstruction. The main causes of ventricular end shunt obstruction are brain tissue fragments, blood clots, choroid plexus tissue, hydrocephalus components and improper placement of shunt tube.

Sequelae 2. Abdominal end obstruction may also be caused after operation. The causes of abdominal end shunt obstruction are mostly omental wrapping, heterotopic shunt, slippage, twisting and bending.

Sequelae three, may also cause postoperative shunt valve obstruction, shunt valve obstruction is often caused by blood clots, brain tissue fragments, cerebrospinal fluid protein content is too high (> 1mg / L) caused by fibrin membrane formation and valve itself closed incomplete countercurrent and other factors.

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After severe hydrocephalus surgery, gradually let the patient sit up within a few days, and start to move slowly, in case of sudden low intracranial pressure, the patient does not adapt. Reexamination, including checking the length of the distal end of the shunt in a child patient.