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Technical Note and Short Review: A Challenging Case of a Premature Newborn Presenting With ICH , IVH , Ventriculitis, and Hydrocephalus

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Premature infants are at a heightened risk of intracerebral or intraventricular hemorrhages (IVH), which often lead to posthaemorrhagic hydrocephalus and necessitate the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. Here, we present a case involving suspected ICH, which led to multiloculated hydrocephalus, recurrent ventriculitis, and meningitis. This case study highlights the complexities of managing infections and the importance of endoscopic surgery in restoring CSF flow. It also sheds light on the long-term developmental outlook when treating premature infants with multilocular hydrocephalus.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70990

Authors: Hannes Egermann, Christian Knorr, Basheer Al‐Shameri, Adolf Müller, Markus Denzinger, Stephan Lackermair

Institutions: Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder, University Hospital Regensburg, University of Regensburg

Language: English

Topic: Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus

Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820