| Autor: |
Radhika, B., Jasmitha, Kuraparthi, Peyyety, Janaki Subhadra, Ray, Aloka Samanta, Rao, Mangu Hanumantha |
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Journal of Clinical & Scientific Research; 2022Supplement, Vol. 11, pS34-S37, 4p |
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Hydrocephalus is a disorder of abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricular system. Accumulation of CSF occurs due to an imbalance between CSF production and absorption. In the new-born and infants, hydrocephalus almost entirely presents as an enlarged head resulting from the separation of cranial bone plates, so any new-born or infant with an enlarged head should undergo evaluation. We report the case of a gross hydrocephalus in a 9-month-old infant (head circumference 55 cm) posted for ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery with anaesthetic consideration of difficult intubation because of such a large head size, positioning, age-related pathophysiology and temperature regulation. The case was managed successfully with an uneventful hospital stay, and a significant decrease in head size was noted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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