2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Radionuclide Shuntography for the Evaluation of Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt in Children with Hydrocephalus

Radionuclide Shuntography for the Evaluation of Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt in Children with Hydrocephalus

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Dr. Mahmoud from Nigeria presented on the use of radionuclide shuntography for evaluating ventricular peritoneal shunt in children with hydrocephalus. The study was prompted by the challenges of cost and expertise in Africa for treating hydrocephalus. Radionuclide shuntography is a safe and simple method of assessing shunt patency and CSF flow. The study involved injecting a radiopharmaceutical into the shunt reservoir and observing the dynamic flow of CSF using a gamma camera. Complete spillage within 20 minutes indicated no obstruction, while absence of spillage indicated obstruction. The study demonstrated that radionuclide shuntography is a cheap, safe, and non-invasive method of evaluating CSF function, helping to avoid unnecessary shunt replacements and associated risks. No credits were mentioned.

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Muhammad Raji Mahmud, MD (Nigeria)

Keywords

radionuclide shuntography

ventricular peritoneal shunt

hydrocephalus

CSF flow assessment

shunt patency