Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: All patients reported relief and shorter duration of symptoms with dexamethasone. Surgical intervention was decided upon and carried out within 11+/-8 months of SVS diagnosis in 9 out of 13 patients. The other 4 are being monitored and continue to receive dexamethasone when needed. CONCLUSIONS:
Dexamethasone appears to be a useful treatment in acutely increased intracranial pressure caused by SVS. It can provide temporary relief during the decision-making process of whether and when to perform surgery.
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Authors | Aviva Fattal-Valevski, Liana Beni-Adani, Shlomi Constantini |
Journal | Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
(Childs Nerv Syst)
Vol. 21
Issue 11
Pg. 981-4
(Nov 2005)
ISSN: 0256-7040 [Print] Germany |
PMID | 15933887
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Acute Disease
- Cerebral Ventricles
(pathology)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Dexamethasone
(administration & dosage)
- Drug Administration Schedule
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Hydrocephalus
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Premature, Diseases
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Male
- Syndrome
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
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