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THE ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT OF THE POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION OF V-P SHUNT FOR HYDROCEPHALUS

LI Huiran

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Objective To explore the prevention and treatment of the postoperative complications of ventriculo-peritoneal(V-P)shunt for hydrocephalus.Methods The clinical data of 30 cases of hydrocephalus treated by by V-P shunt were retrospectively reviewed.Results Of the 30 patients,7 cases(23.3%) got postoperative complications.The main postoperative complications were the obstruction of the catheter and infection.Conclusion The postoperative complications of V-P shunt are related to the surgical operation,the nature of illness and the physical condition,therefore,the selection of indication,surgical skills and postoperative care should be paid attention to.

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Objective To explore the prevention and treatment of the postoperative complications of ventriculo-peritoneal(V-P)shunt for hydrocephalus.Methods The clinical data of 30 cases of hydrocephalus treated by by V-P shunt were retrospectively reviewed.Results Of the 30 patients,7 cases(23.3%) got postoperative complications.The main postoperative complications were the obstruction of the catheter and infection.Conclusion The postoperative complications of V-P shunt are related to the surgical operation,the nature of illness and the physical condition,therefore,the selection of indication,surgical skills and postoperative care should be paid attention to.

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Objective To explore the prevention and treatment of the postoperative complications of ventriculo-peritoneal(V-P)shunt for hydrocephalus.Methods The clinical data of 30 cases of hydrocephalus treated by by V-P shunt were retrospectively reviewed.Results Of the 30 patients,7 cases(23.3%) got postoperative complications.The main postoperative complications were the obstruction of the catheter and infection.Conclusion The postoperative complications of V-P shunt are related to the surgical operation,the nature of illness and the physical condition,therefore,the selection of indication,surgical skills and postoperative care should be paid attention to.

Key concepts: Medicine, Hydrocephalus, Shunt (medical), Surgery, Complication, Catheter

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