Document Type
Article
Department
Neurosurgery; Neurology
Abstract
Background: Congenital hydrocephalus (CH) is a frequently encountered birth anomaly that can hinder long-term neurologic maturity and social well-being of affected children. This study was undertaken to assess quality of life (QOL) 10-15 years after surgical treatment for primary CH during infancy at a tertiary care hospital in a developing country.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included individuals who presented to Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, between 1995 and 2005 at QOL.
Results: Of 118 patients, 90 patients participated in the study. Mean age at first admission was 6.2 months. Mean length of follow-up was 5.4 years. Of these, 28 patients had died after surgery. Shunt infection (P = 0.012) and delayed milestones (P = 0.003) were found to be statistically significant factors affecting mortality in the patients who died. The mean overall health score was 0.67 ± 0.30. Age (P = 0.039).
Conclusions: In our analysis, we assessed the QOL associated with CH. We hope that these results will provide insight for future prospective work with the ultimate goal of improving long-term QOL in children with CH.
Publication (Name of Journal)
World Neurosurgery
Recommended Citation
Khan, S. A.,
Khan, M. F.,
Bakhshi, S. K.,
Irfan, O.,
Khan, H. A.,
Abbas, A.,
Awan, S.,
Bari, M.
(2017). Quality of life in individuals surgically treated for congenital hydrocephalus during infancy: A single-institution experience. World Neurosurgery, 101, 247-253.
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