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Laparoscopic Management of Post Operative Obstructed Distal End of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Tube in Hydrocephalic Patients

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Last updated: 28 Dec 2024

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Applied and Basic Science.

Abstract

Background: Hydrocephalus is a common condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery is a standard treatment for hydrocephalus, but post-operative obstructed distal ends of VP shunt tubes can lead to complications. Laparoscopy has emerged as a potential diagnostic and therapeutic tool in managing such obstructions. This study aimed to comprehensively outline the role of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and management of obstructed distal ends of VP shunt tubes in hydrocephalic patients. Methods: The study was conducted at Benha University and Benha Children Hospitals between 2016 and 2021. A cohort of 40 hydrocephalic patients who had undergone VP shunt surgery and experienced abdominal obstruction at the distal end of their VP shunts were included. Diagnosis involved clinical abdominal examination, neurosurgical evaluation, and radiological examinations (abdominal X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, and brain CT scan). Laparoscopic procedures were performed to address the specific obstructions. Results: Among the 40 patients, laparoscopy successfully diagnosed and treated the obstructed distal ends of VP shunt tubes in 31 cases (77.5%). The laparoscopic interventions resulted in resolution of symptoms and signs of active hydrocephalus in these patients, as confirmed by radiological assessments. Out of the remaining 9 cases, 6 required additional laparoscopic revisions, while 3 patients were prepared for ventriculo-arterial shunts. Conclusions: Laparoscopy is a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic approach in the management of obstructed distal ends of VP shunt tubes in hydrocephalic patients.

DOI

10.21608/bjas.2023.226522.1217

Keywords

Hydrocephalus, Ventriculoperitoneal shunt, Laparoscopy

Authors

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ELASHRY

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SAYED

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General surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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elashrytaha@gmail.com

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ESSAM

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RADWAN

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General surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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essamsadek@gmail.com

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First Name

Mohamed

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El Maghrabi

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Neurosurgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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mohamedmohsen@gmail.com

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HAYTHEM

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AFIFY

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-

Affiliation

General surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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haythemsalama55@gmail.com

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First Name

Ayman

Last Name

Sayed

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-

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General surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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draymanas2016@gmail.com

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Volume

8

Article Issue

7

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43070

Issue Date

2023-07-01

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2023-07-01

Publish Date

2023-07-30

Page Start

89

Page End

96

Print ISSN

2356-9751

Online ISSN

2356-976X

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1,647

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Benha Journal of Applied Sciences

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https://bjas.journals.ekb.eg/

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Laparoscopic Management of Post Operative Obstructed Distal End of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Tube in Hydrocephalic Patients

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28 Dec 2024