Early Outcome of Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt in Terms of Improvement and Complications

Objective: To analyze the outcome of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts in terms improvement and complications.
 Material Methods: This retrospective observational study is done MTI Mardan medical complex Prime teaching hospital from September 2017 to March 2020. The record all patients who underwent was reviewed for complications. Patients undergoing shunt normal pressure hydrocephalus were excluded this study. Revision primary endpoint study.
 Results: A total 167 operated on with males 106 (63.47%) females 61 (36.52%). Age ranged 1 month 75 years a mean 14 years. most common indication surgery congenital 102 (61.1%) while brain tumors caused 25 (15%) patients. Common presenting symptoms increase head size (44.9%), headaches 84 (50.2%) Symptomatic (headache, vomiting, OFC) occurred 145 (86.82%). Shunt revision needed 50.29% (84 patients) one year.
 Conclusion: VP life-saving procedure an effective treatment but not risk-free. Almost half shunted will need year period.
 Keywords: Hydrocephalus, Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Occipitofrontal Circumference (OFC).