TNNMC Journal of Pediatric Nursing
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1

A case report on baby with aqueduct steonosis, obstructive hydrocephalus and developmental delay

  • Author:
  • A. Jayabharathi1, I. Kavitha1, R. Sudha2
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 41 to 46

1Tutor, VHS-M.A. Chidambaram College of Nursing

2Principal, VHS-M.A. Chidambaram College of Nursing

Online published on 27 October, 2023.

Abstract

Baby Amudhan, 8 months male boy was taken to Govt. Children Hospital for developmental delay. Further evaluation led him to a diagnosis of Aqueduct Stenosis and underwent Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy at a private hospital. After a week, he developed oozing and swelling on the surgical site. The baby under went right ventriculo peritoneal shunt. This case study elaborates the health status and the journey of an 8 months old child beginning from prenatal issues to the recent health status.

Keywords

Hydrocephalus, Aqueduct stenosis, Endoscopic third ventriculostomy, VP shunt, Developmental delay, Small for gestational age