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SynthesisChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2022

Pathophysiologic mechanisms and strategies for the treatment of post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus of prematurity.

George W Koutsouras, Tatyana Koustov, Stephanie Zyck, Satish Krishnamurthy

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Synthesis in Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Complication profile of two surgical techniques, neurosurgical experience, and operative setting for pediatric external ventricular drainage implantation.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2026
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  5. The role of stem cells in the management of neonatal posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2024
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  6. Neurodevelopmental outcomes of neonatal posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus and psychological effects on the parents.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

George W KoutsourasDepartment of Neurosurgery, SUNY Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, USA. koutsoug@upstate.edu.ORCID 0000-0003-2535-2726
Tatyana KoustovDepartment of Neurosurgery, SUNY Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, USA.
Stephanie ZyckDepartment of Neurosurgery, SUNY Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, USA.
Satish KrishnamurthyDepartment of Neurosurgery, SUNY Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, USA.
SUNY Upstate Medical University · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposePost-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) of prematurity is a devastating pathology. Neurodevelopmental disabilities, including cognitive and motor deficits are very commonly seen among this population. Thus, there is interest to delineate the pathophysiology of PHH to uncover potential therapeutic targets.

methodsWe performed a systematic review of the current literature on pathophysiological mechanisms and progressive strategies in the management of post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus of prematurity. Our literature search identified a total of 58 articles pertaining to the pathophysiology, risk factors and management of post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus.

resultsPresence of high-grade germinal matrix hemorrhage does not always predict PHH and neither does obstruction of pathways seen on ultrasound or MRI scan. We also describe the management options for posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus, including surgical and non-surgical.

conclusionWe conclude that pathogenesis of post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus of prematurity is clearly multifactorial and definitive prediction of who will eventually develop PHH continues to be elusive.

Indexed as

HydrocephalusInfant, Premature, DiseasesCerebral HemorrhageCerebrospinal Fluid ShuntsHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureCerebrospinal fluidGerminal matrix hemorrhagePost-hemorrhagic hydrocephalusPrematurity

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PMID34981170
OpenAlexW4206358949

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