E-ISSN: 1019-5157 ISSN: 2651-5024
MANAGEMENT OF MATERNAL HYDROCEPHALUS: A CASE REPORT
Page : 174-175

During pregnancy, a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt operation may be necessary due to hydrocephalus. Although many authors have suggested that pregnancy in a patient with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt for maternal hydrocephalus. generally has anormal outcome. VP shunt malfunctions appear to be common in pregnancy due to increased intraperitoneal pressure. In this paper, we present a pregnant woman with hydrocephalus who required multiple revisions of a VP shunt. We consider that when a pregnant woman develops hydrocephalus requiring shunting, a ventriculoatrial (VA) shunt should be preferred.

Keywords : Cerebrospinal fluid shunts maternal hydrocephalus pregnancy complications
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