An international survey reports barriers in treating pediatric hydrocephalus, highlighting the need for improved global care.
LMICs face more perceived barriers to the treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus than HICs. These perceived barriers are more frequent in endoscopic treatment, in comparison to VP shunt insertion in both economic groups, largely due to improper access to endoscopic equipment. Future studies should focus on leveraging neurosurgical collaborations to improve care worldwide.
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