Department of Neurosurgery, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
Method Article
Should a VP or LP shunt be used for the treatment of pseudotumor cerebri in adults?
Author(s): Hassan Kadri*, Raed Abouharb, Rafik Haider and Tim Kadri
Introduction: Pseudotumor Cerebri (PTC) is a condition characterized
by false brain tumor symptoms, caused by high Intracranial Pressure
(ICP). Treatment options include medication, weight loss, surgery,
and shunting. Shunting, either Ventriculo Peritoneal (VP) or Lumbo
Peritoneal (LP), emerged as the preferred method of treatment,
but there is an ongoing debate as to which technique should be
prioritized. The aim of this study is to gather additional evidence
to determine the optimal type of shunt for treating PTC. Materials
and Methods: Ninety patients with PTC were studied at Damascus
University between 2016 and 2021. The study monitored symptoms
before and after treatment, with improvement related to the
technique used (VP or LP shunts). Of all patients, 83 were women and
7 were men. In addition, complications were a.. View More»
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