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Eur J Pediatr Surg 1991; 1: 11-13
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1042528
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Encephaloceles: A Review 1971-1990

J. G. Docherty , J. C. Daly , R.  Carachi
  • University Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill, Glasgow, U.K.
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25 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Fifty-two patients with an occipital encephalocele were managed at our institution between 1971-1990 inclusive. The case notes of fifty-one patients were available for review. Thirty-four of the patients presented in the first decade of the study. Fifty-seven percent (29) developed hydrocephalus and 18 of these required shunting. The overall one year mortality was 23 % (12) but only one patient died within the last decade. Of 23 patients followed up by postal questionnaire to general practitioners; 14 had no obvious deficit and 9 had a combination of deficits. Only one death occurred after one year of life in a child with a very severe handicap.

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Occipital encephalocele - Prognosis