Predictors of hydrocephalus as a complication of non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: a retrospective observational cohort study in 107 patients.

Conclusion: Vasospasmus and a large amount of ventricular blood seem to be a predictor concerning hydrocephalus after non-traumatic SAH. Hence according to our results the presence of these two variables could alert the treating physician in the decision whether an early shunt implantation < 7 days after SAH should be necessary. PMID: 29796090 [PubMed]

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Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - May 30, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Vinas Rios JM, Sanchez-Aguilar M, Kretschmer T, Heinen C, Medina Govea FA, Jose Juan SR, Schmidt T Tags: Patient Saf Surg Source Type: research