Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) – Management with Lumboperitoneal Shunt: A Review of 50 Cases

Authors

  • Ashraf Shaheen Department of Neurosurgery Unit-I Lahore General Hospital,
  • RIZWAN MASOOD BUTT Department of Neurosurgery Unit-I
  • MANZOOR AHMED Department of Neurosurgery Unit-I,
  • Hafiz Abdul Majid Department of Neurosurgery Unit-I
  • Nazir Ahmed Department of Neurosurgery Unit-I

Keywords:

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, benign intracranial hypertension,, lumboperitoneal shunt.

Abstract

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a syndrome of increased intracranial pressure without causative lesions of Brain on MRI or CT. A 5 year Study from Jan 2004 to December 2008 has been conducted at department of neurosurgery, Lahore general hospital, unit I. A total of 50 patients have undergone lumbo-peritoneal shunting for IIH., Predominantly patients were females i-e; 41 (82%) patients. Headache was present in all the 50 (100%). Headache associated with visual symptoms was present in 12 (24%). Patient. Patients selection was based upon positive response to lumbar Puncture or lumbar drain. Procedure was done through open method. Postoperative clinical improvement occurred in 46 (92%) patients. Worsening of the symptoms was noted in 1 (2%) patient.
Conclusion: LP Shunt seems to be effective and safe procedure as the definitive measure in the management of IIH.

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2018-10-05

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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2010): January-June

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