International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 2022, 12, 3, 396-398.
DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.3.67
Published: July 2022
Type: Case Report
Authors:
Rajeshwari Pasupula
Department of Pharmacology, KL College of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, (Deemed to be University), Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
S. Bhanu Uday Sankar
Guntur General Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
Sreya Kosanam
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
Ch Naga Priya
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
Ch Varudhini Devi
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
Bhimavarapu Sai Deepika
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
ABSTRACT
Congenital Hydrocephalus is due to buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain at birth. Fluid buildup leads to neurological and psychological damages to the child. Aqueductal stenosis means a narrowing the passageway between the third and fourth ventricles. In this case report, Ventriculoperitoneal shunt is placed to relieve the pressure, but was removed due to Meningitis. As per review of literature, incidence of shunt failure in infants below 2 years is 5-12% and with more than 60% mortality rate.
Keywords: Hydrocephalus, Cerebrospinal fluid, Stunt surgery, Aqueductal stenosis, Large communicating.