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Post-hemispherectomy Hydrocephalus in Children: Results of a ...

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<strong>Results</strong>-HCP presentation and work-up<br />

Present<strong>in</strong>g signs or sx Incidence<br />

Failure to wean dra<strong>in</strong> 48%<br />

Change <strong>in</strong> imag<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs 41%<br />

Headache 23%<br />

Emesis 23%<br />

Dim<strong>in</strong>ished LOC 22%<br />

Other neurologic symptoms 12%<br />

Cognitive decl<strong>in</strong>e 8%<br />

Behavioral changes 8%<br />

Wound issues 8%<br />

Evaluation Incidence<br />

Temporary CSF<br />

dra<strong>in</strong>age<br />

14%<br />

Diagnostic LP 10%<br />

ICP monitor<strong>in</strong>g 4%<br />

Other <strong>in</strong>vasive test 1%<br />

No significant differences between<br />

“early” and “late” patients

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