Success Rates and Complications of Ventriculoperitoneal and Ventriculoatrial Shunting: A Systematic Review

Background and Aim: The insertion of Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) or Ventriculoatrial (VA) shunt is the first line treatment in patients with hydrocephalus normal-pressure hydrocephalus. provision a safety profile for shunting very important. This study aimed to determine success rates complications VP VA Methods Materials/Patients: systematic review investigated complication managing All published studies were searched three electronic databases Web Science, PubMed Google Scholar from March 20 April 10, 2020, using keywords “Ventriculoperitoneal” “Ventriculoatrial” combination “Hydrocephalus”. Results: In total, nine articles met eligibility criteria being included this review. Some showed higher rate obstruction undergoing shunting; however, other demonstrated no difference terms obstruction. primary revision various within ranges 5.4%-48% 9.1%-58% shunting, respectively. A was reported among compared that shunting. different mortality estimated range 0%-10% at 13.9% Conclusion: general, between regarding mortality. Due ease placement revision, could be considered first-line However, approach has been preferred newborns, there have insufficient data on adults regard.