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The anterior approach predominates globally, though debate continues over the merits of anterior versus posterior routes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n We retrospectively analyzed 106 anterior approach catheter insertions in hydrocephalus patients: neonates\/infants (<1 year), children (1\u201315 years), and adults (60\u201365 years). Using postoperative computed tomography scans, we assessed catheter placement accuracy, cranial inclination at the puncture site, and trajectory deviation. Proper placement was defined as catheter tips located in the ipsilateral frontal horn or third ventricle.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Accurate placement was achieved in 76.4% of cases. Misplacement rates were highest in neonates\/ infants (39.3%), significantly exceeding those in children (7.7%) and adults (4.2%) (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.01). Logistic regression identified younger age and greater cranial inclination (>37.2\u00b0) as key predictors of misplacement. Deviations from the ideal trajectory exceeding 12.9\u00b0 (particularly coronal deviations >12.1\u00b0) were associated with increased misplacement and reduced shunt survival.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Misplacement rates are significantly higher in neonates\/infants, primarily due to anatomical differences. 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