Wide variation in death rates and post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) treatment in preterm severe intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)

Kelly B. Mahaney; Arokoruba Oboba Cheetham-West; Xin Cui; Jessica Liu; Gerald Grant; Jochen Profit

doi:10.1038/s41372-025-02528-2

February 16, 2026Journal of PerinatologyOpen Access

Wide variation in death rates and post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) treatment in preterm severe intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)

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This research aims to investigate the differences in death rates and treatment strategies for PHH in preterm infants with severe IVH.
Analyzed regional death rates associated with PHH in neonates
Examined neurosurgical management practices for infants with severe IVH
Identified variations in treatment approaches across different regions
Significant variation in death rates linked to PHH management practices
Some regions adopt more aggressive surgical interventions than others
Immediate need for the establishment of standardized management protocols in IVH cases

Implication

Analysis shows regional differences in treatment of PHH in preterm infants, indicating a need for standardized practices.

Abstract

There is striking regional variation in the neurosurgical management of neonatal PHH and thus an urgent need to adopt standardized practices in IVH management.

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Mahaney et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a7b5ecb39a600b3eda40 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41372-025-02528-2

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Wide variation in death rates and post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) treatment in preterm severe intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)

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Wide variation in death rates and post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) treatment in preterm severe intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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