Hydrocephalus. Obstructive hydrocephalus
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: EVD length = 5 cm
this is the control group and has a subcutaneous catheter length of 5 cm as the conventional method of EVD placement. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Intervention group 1: EVD length = 10 cm
this group is the same as the control group and similar surgery method is used but with EVD tunnel 5 cm more length. Intervention 3: Intervention group: Intervention group 2: EVD length = 15 cm
this group follows the same protocol as other intervention group but with an extra 5 cm catheter length.
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
No minimum to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age under 18 years Temporary hydrocephalus Absence of active primary CNS infection at randomization
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Active CNS infection at randomization Previous EVD within past week Shunt infection Immunodeficiency
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Length of time required for EVD being in place (duration until patients are EVD-free). Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Days until patients are EVD-free. Need for EVD is assessed with physicians judgment based on level of consciousness, CSF pressure, and CSF infections. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) infection. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Patients temperatures were recorded daily. If febrile and no other evidence of infections, patient was assessed for the CSF infection both clinically (other vital signs, consciousness and delirium, physicals related to meningitis) and para-clinical evaluations (labs and cultures). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSara Hanaei
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed