Delayed Intracerebral Hemorrhage Secondary to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: AÂ Retrospective Study

DICH is a rare and potentially severe complication secondary to VP shunt, and a repeat of cranial CT scans after placement of the VP shunt is recommended. Advanced age, craniotomy history, and brain edema around the catheter on the first cranial CT scan after placement of the VP shunt served as independent risk factors for DICH. The patients with DICH with poor neurologic status at the time of hospital admission or large hematoma volume were associated with poor outcome.