OBJECTIVE Decompressive craniectomy (DC) requires later cranioplasty (CP) in survivors. However, if additional ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) placement due to shunt-dependent hydrocephalus is necessary, the optimal timing of both procedures still remains controversial. We therefore analyzed our computerized database concerning the optimal timing of CP and VPS regarding postoperative complicat...

In this prospective study we wanted to report our experience and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ex-press Mini-Glaucoma Shunt implantation under a superficial scleral flap, as a newly and improved surgical technology in a treatment of POAG (Primary open-angle glaucoma) and refractory glaucoma. 44 eyes (35 patients) underwent an implantation of Ex-Press Mini Glaucoma Shunt. We had 21 pati...

PURPOSE We assessed whether magnetic resonance (MR) imaging evaluation of portosystemic collateral shunts can aid prediction of therapeutic effectiveness and complications after creation of a transjugular portosystemic shunt (TIPS), and technical difficulty during the TIPS procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 32 patients (27 men, 5 women; mean age, 56.4 years) who unde...

Insertion of ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts is an effective method of draining cerebrospinal fluid from the cerebral ventricle to the right atrium and significantly improves the survival of patients with hydrocephalus. Some patients who received a VA shunt subsequently developed complications, including thrombus formation around the intracardiac end of the catheter and thromboembolism. The relati...

background and importance: lumboperitoneal shunts are commonly used to treat several conditions, but their use can result in significant complications. we discuss a complication of these shunts that has not been reported in the literature to date. case presentation: an obese, 41-year-old woman admitted to rasool akram hospital complaining of a severe headache and blurred vision. the physical ex...

Abstract Background Leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) represents a terminal condition in subset of patients with primary extra-cranial malignancies. With improved survival rates under novel systemic therapies for tumors, the role cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion via ventriculo-peritoneal shunts (VP-shunt) symptom control hydrocephalic LM is becoming increasingly important. This study hence aime...