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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery in Brunei Darussalam: A Population-Based Perspective.
Boban et al., Asian J Neurosurg 2023
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1774395
Summary of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery Outcomes in Brunei Darussalam
Background: This study focuses on the outcomes of ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgeries in Brunei Darussalam, a procedure used to treat hydrocephalus.
Methodology: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 53 patients who underwent the surgery between January 2015 and June 2020. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 20.
Results: The median age of patients was 33 years, with 18 pediatric and 35 adult cases. The complication rate was 22.6%, with infections being the most common at 9.4%, predominantly caused by coagulase-negative staphylococci. The shunt failure rate was 20.8%, but no factors were significantly associated with complications or shunt failure.
Significance: The study reveals a substantial complication rate in ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgeries, particularly infections. It underscores the need for improved practices to reduce infection risks. The lack of identified predictors for complications or shunt failure suggests that further research is needed to enhance patient outcomes.
Contribution: This research contributes to the understanding of ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery outcomes in Brunei Darussalam, highlighting the prevalence of complications and the necessity for better surgical protocols.