Danish experience with the one-piece shunt. A long-term follow-up.
A review of the efficacy and complications of the simple one-piece ventriculoperitoneal shunt is given, based on a consecutive series of 61 children with nontumorous hydrocephalus. Control of the hydrocephalic state was satisfactory but was, however, complicated by a rather high frequency of slit ventricles and subdural effusions. No significant increase in the complication rate was observed among premature babies. The infection rate was low (3%) and no visceral perforations were observed. The one-piece shunt can be recommended, especially for smaller children with hydrocephalus.
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003718:Denmark; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D013997:Time Factors