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Presenting symptoms and signs of hydrocephalus. Variable denominators reflect unavailability of data on some patients (162 patients developed hydrocephalus).
| Presenting symptom/sign | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Failure to wean CSF drain | 77/126 (61%) |
| Imaging changes | 67/84 (80%) |
| Headache | 37/84 (44%) |
| Emesis | 37/80 (46%) |
| Diminished LOC | 35/81 (43%) |
| Cognitive decline | 13/83 (16%) |
| Behavioral changes | 13/81 (16%) |
| Wound issues | 13/75 (17%) |
| Other | 20/68 (29%) |
