RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Mechanisms of hydrocephalus after intraventricular haemorrhage in adults JF Stroke and Vascular Neurology FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 23 OP 27 DO 10.1136/svn-2015-000003 VO 1 IS 1 A1 Bu, Yaoyao A1 Chen, Meiyuan A1 Gao, Ting A1 Wang, Xiao A1 Li, Xuting A1 Gao, Feng YR 2016 UL http://svn.bmj.com/content/1/1/23.abstract AB Intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) is defined as the eruption of blood in the cerebroventricular system and occurs mostly secondary to intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) in adults. Hydrocephalus is a severe complication of IVH that can serve as an independent predictor of increased mortality. In this mini-review, we focus on the mechanisms of hydrocephalus after adult IVH, including blood-clot blockage, barrier impairment, inflammation and blood components, and attempt to reconcile the current research findings into a unified framework. We expect our theoretical framework to help guide future clinical and basic research leading to improved monitoring and intervention for IVH and subsequent hydrocephalus.