What are the complications after ventriculoperitoneal shunt

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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt is the most effective method for the treatment of hydrocephalus. The effect is very good, the operation is also simple, but there will be certain complications need to be prevented and paid attention to. Maintenance after operation is very important. Now let's talk about the complications after ventriculoperitoneal shunt.

What are the complications after ventriculoperitoneal shunt

First, it is one of the most effective methods for the treatment of hydrocephalus. It has the advantages of small trauma, various surgical methods, simple and rapid operation, and immediate effect. Since Kausch carried out the first ventriculoperitoneal shunt in 1905, the surgical methods and catheter materials have been continuously improved and developed, making this operation more and more used in various types of hydrocephalus patients. And the incidence of complications is less and less.

Second, although the operation is simple, there are still some problems, such as: ventricular end or abdominal end shunt tube blockage, postoperative infection or shunt tube abdominal end through various internal cavity to the outside, intracranial or abdominal shunt tube ectopic, excessive cerebrospinal fluid drainage, insufficient cerebrospinal fluid drainage, intracerebral hemorrhage, intracranial pneumatosis, intestinal perforation, etc The best operation method to solve the above complications.

Thirdly, when the symptoms of liver disease lead to a serious decline in the quality of life of patients, it also becomes one of the main indications of liver transplantation. The common immunosuppressive regimen after liver transplantation, the selection and treatment of immunosuppressive agents after liver transplantation, each unit has its own experience and experience, but the basic principles of drug use are as follows: the principle of minimizing toxic and side effects, the principle of individualization.

matters needing attention

After liver transplantation, the main problem for patients is rejection. So we should take appropriate anti rejection drugs according to the doctor's instructions. Different anti rejection drugs are selected according to the side effects of anti rejection drugs.