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Randomized trial of shunt infection rates comparing intraoperative Vancomycin versus Gentamicin in ventriculoperitoneal shunt system preparation
BackgroundVentriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is the mainstay of surgical management of patients with hydrocephalus. The insertion of...
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Comparison of temporal-to-frontal horn shunt and ventriculo-peritoneal shunt for treatment of trapped temporal horn: a retrospective cohort study
As a localized hydrocephalus, trapped temporal horn (TTH) can be effectively resolved via cerebrospinal fluid shunting. In addition to conventional...
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt for tuberculous meningitis-associated hydrocephalus: long-term outcomes and complications
BackgroundHydrocephalus is a frequent complication of tuberculous meningitis (TBM), and ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) has been shown to improve...
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Leptomeningeal spread in high-grade gliomas: Is surgery or adjuvant therapy after leptomeningeal spread associated with survival benefit?
PurposeThis study aimed to identify prognostic factors associated with survival in patients with high-grade glioma (HGG) after leptomeningeal spread...
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Radiological predictors of shunt response in the diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundPatients with the dementia subtype idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) may improve clinically following cerebrospinal fluid...
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Calcitonin gene-related peptide: a possible biomarker in migraine patients with patent foramen ovale
BackgroundSerum CGRP has been found to increase during migraine attack. However, whether CGRP can identify MA with PFO subtypes in MA remains...
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Mechanical complications of cerebrospinal fluid shunt. Differences between adult and pediatric populations: myths or reality?
ObjectiveShunt malfunctions seem more frequent in children (44 to 81%) than in adults (18 to 29%). Because of discrepancies between studies, it is...
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Prevention of variceal rebleeding in cirrhotic patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma receiving molecularly targeted therapy: a randomized pilot study of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt versus endoscopic plus β-blocker
BackgroundAlthough transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is recommended for secondary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding if standard...
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Neuropsychological assessments and cognitive profile mostly associated with shunt surgery in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus patients: diagnostic and predictive parameters and practical implications
BackgroundCognitive decline is a well-documented feature of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) that can be reversible following...
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Clinical predictors of shunt response in the diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundPositive shunt response (SR) remains the gold standard for diagnosing idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). However, multiple...
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Retrobulbar tube shunt: anterior chamber to back of the eye (A2B) efficacy in glaucomatous eyes with uncontrolled IOP
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy and safety of a commercial model of the retrobulbar shunt, anterior chamber to back of...
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Vaulting further: cranial vault expansion for craniocerebral disproportion without primary craniosynostosis
PurposeTreatment of subjects with refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) or shunted hydrocephalus with chronic shunt complications is...
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Postoperative course of cerebrospinal fluid diversion in the setting of leptomeningeal disease: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression with an illustrative case
BackgroundManagement of hydrocephalus symptoms in the setting of leptomeningeal disease (LMD) includes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion, which can...
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Surgical prioritization based on decision model outcomes is not sensitive to differences between the health-related quality of life values estimates of physicians and citizens
PurposeDecision models can be used to support allocation of scarce surgical resources. These models incorporate health-related quality of life...
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Is salvage Plug-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration (PARTO) safe and effective for bleeding gastric varices ?- A preliminary single-center experience
BackgroundVascular plug-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration (PARTO) obliterates the gastric varices and portosystemic shunt, thus resulting...
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COVID-19- Experiences and support needs of children and young people with Hydrocephalus and parents in the United Kingdom
PurposeLittle is known about the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people (CYP) with hydrocephalus and their families. This study explored the...
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War-related traumatic brain injuries during the Syrian armed conflict in Damascus 2014–2017: a cohort study and a literature review
BackgroundThe decade-long Syrian armed conflict killed or injured more than 11% of the Syrian population. Head and neck injuries are the most...
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Identifying optimal candidates for post-TIPS patients with HCC undergoing TACE: a multicenter observational study
ObjectiveTo develop a prognostic model for post-transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)...
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A Review of the Surgical Management of Neovascular Glaucoma
Purpose of ReviewNeovascular glaucoma (NVG) is a secondary angle closure glaucoma resulting from the formation of a fibrovascular membrane on the...
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Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Children with Atrial Septal Defects Improves After Closure by Means of Increased Hydraulic Force
Hydraulic force aids diastolic filling of the left ventricle (LV) by facilitating basal movement of the atrioventricular plane. The short-axis...
