Giant Occipital Encephalocele: A Study of 5 Patients
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.11, No. 10)Publication Date: 2022-10-05
Authors : Rohit Kamlesh Yadav; Tathagata Datta; Shahid Iftekhar Sadique;
Page : 520-523
Keywords : neural tube defect; encephalocele; hydrocephalus; ventriculoperitoneal shunt;
Abstract
Background: When the occipital encephalocele is greater than or equal to the size of the head, it is referred to as a giant occipital encephalocele (GOE). Giant occipital encephaloceles are rare lesions; because of their enormous size they pose a surgical challenge. This series consists of 5 patients with giant encephaloceles treated at our institute. Material and methods: This was a retrospective observational study. The patients' head size, sex, and age at presentation were all assessed. We also checked for any related neural tube defects. Imaging was utilized to both design the surgical treatment and check for accompanying brain anomalies. It was also assessed whether a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt was required. Results: During the study period of 1 years, 5 patients of GOE were admitted in our department. Most patients were
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