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Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Blood product removal reduces permanent shunting risk and mortality in infants with posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus
Blood Product Removal Shows Lower Risks for Preterm Infants
This meta-analysis of 256 preterm infants with intraventricular hemorrhage and posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus found that blood product remova…
A meta-analysis suggests blood product removal may lower mortality and infection rates in preterm infants with specific brain conditions.
Jul 19, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds ventriculosubgaleal shunt safe in premature neonates with posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus
Tiny brains, big problem solved without permanent surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 562 premature neonates evaluated ventriculosubgaleal shunt (VSGS) for posthemorrhagic hydrocepha…
A little-known shunt procedure is helping fragile preemies avoid risky brain surgeries by using the body’s own tissue to absorb excess fluid…
May 2, 2026