Infant hydrocephalus: what valve first?

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To review the use of different valve types in infants with hydrocephalus, in doing so, determining whether an optimal valve choice exists for this patient cohort.

Methods

We conducted (1) a literature review for all studies describing valve types used (programmable vs. non-programmable, valve size, pressure) in infants (≤ 2 years) with hydrocephalus, (2) a review of data from the pivotal BASICS trial for infant patients and (3) a separate, institutional cohort study from Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The primary outcome was any revision not due to infection.

Results

The search identified 19 studies that were included in the review. Most did not identify a superior valve choice between programmable and non-programmable, small compared to u

SUBMITTER: Hall BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8578053 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature