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This is a Systematic Review study.

September 10, 2025Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics

Outcomes of ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery for hydrocephalus in children in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

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BMBenjamin MukumbyaDuke Regional Hospital AAAmos O. AdeleyeDuke University ASAfnan Hassab E. SiddigDuke University

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Systematic review analyzes ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications and outcomes in pediatric hydrocephalus patients across low- and middle-income countries.

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Favorable outcomes were observed in 68.1% of pediatric patients with hydrocephalus undergoing VPS surgery, emphasizing its effectiveness.
Among the 25,950 patients included, 27.7% had reported outcomes, revealing significant shifts in VPS utilization across continents.
The systematic review adhered to PRISMA guidelines, examining 590 studies that focused solely on VPS surgeries in low- and middle-income countries.
Findings indicate a pressing need for longitudinal studies to improve health policy and reduce complications in pediatric neurosurgery.

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Mukumbya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1c64554b1d3bfb60f29ce https://doi.org/10.3171/2025.4.peds24598

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Systematic review analyzes ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications and outcomes in pediatric hydrocephalus patients across low- and middle-income countries.

Outcomes of ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery for hydrocephalus in children in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

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Outcomes of ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery for hydrocephalus in children in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

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