ArticleChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2012
Implantation of Ommaya reservoir in extremely low weight premature infants with posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus: a cautious option.
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- Germinal Matrix-Intraventricular Hemorrhage: A Tale of Preterm Infants.International journal of pediatrics · 2021Review
- Ommaya reservoir infection rate: a 6-year retrospective cohort study of Ommaya reservoir in pediatrics.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2015Article
- Subpericranial shunt valve placement: a technique in patients with friable skin.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2014Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aims to evaluate effects and complications of the implantation of Ommaya reservoir in premature infants with posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH).
methodsThe effects and complications of the implantation of Ommaya reservoir in seven premature infants with PHH were retrospectively analyzed. Intracapsular puncture of the reservoir was performed for draining cerebrospinal fluid.
resultsSeven extremely low-weight premature infants with PHH (birthweight less than 1,000 g) were treated with the placement of an Ommaya reservoir. Ommaya reservoirs in five infants were removed, but were retained in two infants. Two premature infants had to undergo ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. Postsurgical major complications (including skin dehiscence, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) infection, ventricular hemorrhage, and CSF leak) occurred in 57% of all patients. Three infants of skin dehiscence and CSF leak occurred. Two infants of CSF infection occurred, as well as one clinically significant secondary hemorrhage. Six infants survived, and one died.
conclusionThe implantation of Ommaya reservoir is a cautious option of treating low-weight premature infants with PHH because of a relatively high complication rate. However, VP shunt surgery may be avoided in some infants.
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