Abstract:Introduction Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) commonly presents with hydrocephalus due to obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) passage across the ventricular system in the brain. Placement of an external ventricular device (EVD) and in some cases ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) are often necessary for patients requiring prolonged CSF diversion. The study aimed at evaluating critical factors that play a role in determining the need for extended extraventricular drainage. Methods We performed a ret… Show more
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