Surgical treatment of complications of cerebrospinal fluid shunting in children:A single-center retrospective analysis
Zhan Wenjian
Deng Liyi
Wang Lei
Xie Shao
Li Xiang
Abstract：Objective To summarize the causes,surgical methods,and prognosis of complications of cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)shunting requiring surgical treatment in children.Methods The clinical data of 85 children aged<16 years who underwent CSF shunt surgery were analyzed retrospectively.Patient demographics,including age,gender,and etiology of CSF circulation disorders,were recorded.Among them,24 children who developed CSF shunt complications requiring surgical intervention were further analyzed for the types of complications,treatment measures,and prognosis.The correlation between surgical complications of shunt surgery and the child's age,gender,etiology of CSF circulation disorders,and shunt type was statistically analyzed.Results Among children≤1 year old who underwent CSF shunting,54.2%required reoperation due to shunt complications.The proportion of shunt revision due to traumatic brain injury-related hydrocephalus was the lowest(4.2%),while the proportion was highest(41.7%)in children with congenital hydrocephalus.Common reasons for surgical intervention after shunting included shunt blockage,exposure,and fracture.Conclusion Young age(≤1 year old)is a risk factor for requiring reoperation after CSF shunt surgery in children.
Keywords：hydrocephalusshunt complicationchildren
Publication Date：2024-02-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 86-89 )