Challenges in cerebrospinal fluid shunting in patients with glioblastoma.

Bujung HongManolis PolemikosHans E HeisslerChristian HartmannMakoto NakamuraJoachim K Krauss

Published in: Fluids and barriers of the CNS (2018)

CSF shunting in glioblastoma patients encounters more challenge and is associated with increased risk of complications, but these can be usually managed by revision surgeries. CSF shunting improves neurological function temporarily, enhances quality of life in most patients although it is not known if survival rate is improved.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
cerebrospinal fluid
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
risk factors
patient reported outcomes
blood brain barrier