Ventriculoatrial shunt remains a safe surgical alternative for hydrocephalus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Hydrocephalus is a commonly encountered pathology in the neurosurgical practice. Since the first permanent ventriculo-subarachnoid-subgaleal shunt described by Mikulicz in 1893, there were multiple attempts to find solutions for draining the excess production/less reabsorption of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain. Nowadays, the most common technique is the ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS), whereas the ventriculoatrial shunt (VAS) is applied only in some rare conditions. To date there are still no specific guidelines or strong evidence in literature that guide the surgeon in the choice between the two methods, and the decision usually relies on the confidence and expertise of the surgeon. Considering the lack of established recommendations, this systematic review and meta-analysi

SUBMITTER: Bue EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11310213 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature