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Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus, Use of an Intravenous-Type Catheter for Cerbrospinal Fluid Drainage Am J Dis Child 145:1141-1146, Marro,P.J.,et al, 1991 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract A total of 70 procedures were performed in 24 patients,and all were associated with a decrease in head circumference and ventricular size on ultrasound scan.One infection occurred,and only 12 infants required a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.This technique compared favorably with other methods of intervention to avoid early placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt in preterm infants and offered the advantage of consistently decreasing ventricular size.A multicenter-controlled trial will be needed to compare the safety and efficacy of therapies for posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus(PHH).

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