Impact of External Drainage of the Lumbar Cistern in Patients With Hydrocephalus Following Meningioma Surgery and Its Influence on Patient Satisfaction

Impact of External Drainage of the Lumbar Cistern in Patients With Hydrocephalus Following Meningioma Surgery and Its Influence on Patient Satisfaction

This study aims to investigate the effect of external lumbar cistern drainage in preventing postoperative hydrocephalus in patients who have undergone meningioma surgery and its impact on patient satisfaction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of meningiomas based on established diagnostic criteria and pathological confirmation
• postoperative development of hydrocephalus, specifically communicating hydrocephalus
• absence of other intracranial tumours or contraindications for surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• concurrent mental disorders, coagulation dysfunction or organic diseases affecting other areas
• hematologic diseases, severe liver or kidney dysfunction
• patients discontinuing treatment or transferring to a higher-level hospital
• a history of hydrocephalus, such as obstructive hydrocephalus