Hydrocephalus in Crouzon's syndrome.
Childs Nerv Syst
; 5(3): 188-9, 1989 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-2758434
ABSTRACT
We reviewed 42 cases of Crouzon's syndrome. There were 16 cases with ventricular dilation. We believe that shunt should be inserted after fronto-orbital advancement if there are persistent signs of raised intracranial pressure. However, in cases presenting with severe ventricular dilation and papilloedema, a shunt is inserted prior to fronto-orbital advancement. Medium- or high-pressure systems should be used.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Disostose Craniofacial
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Hidrocefalia
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Childs Nerv Syst
Ano de publicação:
1989
Tipo de documento:
Article