Role of venticuloperitoneal shunt in neural tube defect repair: indication and outcome

Dr Dinesh Kumar; Dr Pratik Arora; Prof S.P. Sharma

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2016

Role of venticuloperitoneal shunt in neural tube defect repair: indication and outcome

Dr Dinesh Kumar, Dr Pratik Arora, Prof S. P. Sharma

Abstract :

Neural tube defects are abnormalities that can occur in the ain, spine, or spinal column of a developing emyo and are present at birth. There is controversy in timing of repair of neural tube defect and insertion of MPVP shunt in neonates. Aim: To improve outcomes of neural tube defect repair and early management of hydrocephalous. Conclusion: The MPVP shunt surgery indicated to some patients of the neural tube defect. It can be performed with minimum morbidity with some risk of infection and malfunction of shunt.