Authors :
S. Adamu; S. Yusuf; K J Bwala.; J Iliya; A. S. Faruk; S. Olajide; IM Guduf; S Wabada
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 2 - February
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10784146
Abstract :
Introduction:
Hydrocephalus is an abnormal excessive
accumulation of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the
ventricular systems of the brain; most of the causes are
due to congenital malformations. Surgery remains the
mainstay of treatment.
Aim:
To give an audit of management outcomes of patients
with hydrocephalus (HCP) in Federal Teaching Hospital
Gombe (FTHG) within a three year period.
Materials and Method:
A proforma questionnaire was filled for every child
who presented to the Paediatric Surgery unit of FTHG
with clinical features of hydrocephalus between January
2014 and December 2016. The data was analysed using
the SPSS v25 statistical software.
Results:
A total of 67 patients were managed during the
period, the youngest been 1 day and the oldest was 3 years.
About 90% were congenital only 10% were acquired and
mainly linked to meningitis. Majority (90%) had
Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt (VPS), with 80% resulting in
satisfactory outcome while 20% developed complications.
Conclusion:
Hydrocephalus is one of the commonest congenital
malformations presenting to the Paediatric Surgery
clinic. Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt remains the mainstay
of treatment with satisfactory outcome in majority of
cases. However those presenting late have bad prognosis
and result in poor outcomes. Therefore, there should be a
concerted effort by all stakeholders on public
enlightenment about the disease.
Keywords :
Hydrocephalus (HCP), Management Outcome, Children, Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt (VPS).
Introduction:
Hydrocephalus is an abnormal excessive
accumulation of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the
ventricular systems of the brain; most of the causes are
due to congenital malformations. Surgery remains the
mainstay of treatment.
Aim:
To give an audit of management outcomes of patients
with hydrocephalus (HCP) in Federal Teaching Hospital
Gombe (FTHG) within a three year period.
Materials and Method:
A proforma questionnaire was filled for every child
who presented to the Paediatric Surgery unit of FTHG
with clinical features of hydrocephalus between January
2014 and December 2016. The data was analysed using
the SPSS v25 statistical software.
Results:
A total of 67 patients were managed during the
period, the youngest been 1 day and the oldest was 3 years.
About 90% were congenital only 10% were acquired and
mainly linked to meningitis. Majority (90%) had
Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt (VPS), with 80% resulting in
satisfactory outcome while 20% developed complications.
Conclusion:
Hydrocephalus is one of the commonest congenital
malformations presenting to the Paediatric Surgery
clinic. Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt remains the mainstay
of treatment with satisfactory outcome in majority of
cases. However those presenting late have bad prognosis
and result in poor outcomes. Therefore, there should be a
concerted effort by all stakeholders on public
enlightenment about the disease.
Keywords :
Hydrocephalus (HCP), Management Outcome, Children, Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt (VPS).
