Incidence and Management of Pseudocysts in Patients With Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts: A Study in Pakistan
The study highlights a 3.5% incidence of pseudocysts in VP shunt patients, with surgical management proving more effective than conservative methods despite a slightly higher, non-significant risk of complications. These findings underscore the importance of tailored patient management, particularly for those at higher risk of recurrence, and suggest the need for further research to enhance surgical techniques and outcomes, especially in resource-limited settings.
Authors
- Saad Ali Shah
- Muhammad Ishfaq Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1526-9032)
- Fahad R Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8812-5670)
- Adil Ihsan
- Shehryar Noor
- Muhammad Waheed Mushtaq
Institutions
- Khyber Medical College (PK)
- Khyber Teaching Hospital (PK)
- Lady Reading Hospital (PK)
- Jinnah Medical & Dental College (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-09-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69958
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.80