التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
العنوان: |
Subtemporal Decompression in Resistant Slit Ventricle Syndrome in Children: An Observational Study and Survival Analysis |
المؤلفون: |
Khan, Mehdi, Craven, Claudia Louise, Tahir, Muhammad Zubair |
المصدر: |
Pediatric Neurosurgery ; volume 58, issue 6, page 420-428 ; ISSN 1016-2291 1423-0305 |
بيانات النشر: |
S. Karger AG |
سنة النشر: |
2023 |
مصطلحات موضوعية: |
Neurology (clinical), General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health |
الوصف: |
Introduction: Slit ventricle syndrome (SVS) remains a challenging problem in the early-shunted paediatric population. Various surgical and non-surgical treatments have been devised for this condition. However, there is currently no gold standard for its optimal management. Among various treatment modalities, subtemporal decompression (STD) is often performed as a last resort. We present our experience of STD in paediatric patients with SVS in whom initial treatment with programmable valves and anti-syphon device were not successful. Methods: This is a single-centre retrospective observational study and survival analysis. Patients who underwent STD for SVS were included. Pre- and post-operative imaging data and clinical outcomes were collected. Results: There were 20 patients (12 M, 8 F) with a mean age of 9 years (SD: 4) at first STD. 90% ( n = 18) of patients had multiple shunt revisions pre-STD. At first STD, 70% ( n = 14) and 30% ( n = 6) of patients had unilateral or bilateral STD, respectively. STD led to a reduction in the frequency of shunt revisions in 60% ( n = 12) of patients. The median time required before further STD, shunt surgery, or cranial vault surgery was 14 months. The median time before a further STD was required (either revision or contralateral side) was 89 months. At a median follow-up of 66.5 months (range: 1–159), 65% ( n = 13) of patients had improvement in symptoms. Conclusions: A large proportion of patients with persistent SVS symptoms, refractory to multiple shunt revisions, benefitted from STD in combination with shunt optimization. It was also safe and well-tolerated. Therefore, in patients who have multiple failed shunts, STD may reduce the morbidity associated with further shunt revisions and can significantly improve symptomatology. |
نوع الوثيقة: |
article in journal/newspaper |
اللغة: |
English |
DOI: |
10.1159/000534611 |
DOI: |
10.1159/000534611/4046197/000534611.pdf |
الإتاحة: |
https://doi.org/10.1159/000534611Test |
حقوق: |
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Test/ ; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Test/ |
رقم الانضمام: |
edsbas.9391783C |
قاعدة البيانات: |
BASE |