Comparison of electromagnetic neuronavigation system and free-hand method for ventricular catheter placement in internal shunt

Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a frequent surgery mainly characterized by a high risk of re-intervention reaching more than 50% [1] in some series. The most frequent cause for re-intervention is obstruction of the proximal catheter, followed by infection and disconnection [2]. It is commonly admitted that the position of the proximal catheter determines the rate of success of the procedure [1].

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - May 8, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Vianney Gilard, Nicolas Magne, Emmanuel Gerardin, Sophie Curey, Val érie Pelletier, Pierre Hannequin, Stéphane Derrey Source Type: research