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(G97.2) Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting
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134 418 in individuals diagnosis intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting confirmed
Diagnosis intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting is diagnosed Women are 7.39% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 40-44
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 5-89
Disease Features intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting
Absence or low individual and public risk
Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting - what does this mean
Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting is a rare complication of neurosurgical procedures, where a ventricular shunt is inserted into the brain to drain cerebrospinal fluid (csf) and relieve intracranial pressure. it occurs when the shunt fails to regulate the pressure of csf, leading to a decrease in csf pressure and a decrease in brain volume, resulting in headache, nausea, and other neurological symptoms.
What happens during the disease - intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting
Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting is a condition in which the cerebrospinal fluid pressure in the brain is lowered due to a malfunctioning ventricular shunting device. this can lead to a decrease in blood flow to the brain, resulting in a decrease in oxygen and nutrient delivery to the brain, leading to a variety of neurological symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion, and blurred vision. in some cases, the malfunctioning shunt can cause a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid, leading to increased intracranial pressure, which can further exacerbate the symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting - Prevention
Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting can be prevented by proper patient selection, careful surgical technique, and the use of preventive measures such as prophylactic lumbar drains, cerebrospinal fluid (csf) shunts, and csf pressure monitoring. additionally, antibiotics should be administered to prevent infection and, if necessary, an epidural blood patch can be used to treat existing hypotension.