Damany B J
Prog Pediatr Surg. 1982;15:181-5.
One hundred thirty-two children with tuberculous meningitis were admitted over a period of 1 year to the L. T. Municipal Medical College Hospital, Bombay. It was found that the most important single factor influencing the prognosis was a developing hydrocephalus. Of the 132 patients, 50 showed hydrocephalus and had to be operated. The operation markedly improved the sensorium, the vision and the neurological deficit of the patients. A plea is made for early detection and treatment of hydrocephalus.
在一年的时间里,132名患有结核性脑膜炎的儿童被收治到孟买L.T.市立医学院医院。结果发现,影响预后的最重要单一因素是脑积水的发展。在这132名患者中,50人出现脑积水,必须接受手术。手术显著改善了患者的意识、视力和神经功能缺损。呼吁对脑积水进行早期检测和治疗。