Chronic Bilateral Calcified Subdural Empyema: An Unusual Complication of a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

Background and Importance: Subdural empyema is a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunts. The ventriculoperitoneal shunt is a common technique used in the treatment of hydrocephalus. It is often plagued with multiple complications, especially infectious ones. However, the appearance of infe...

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Main Authors: Abdoulaye Diop, Mohameth Faye, Roger Ilunga Mulumba, Momar Codé Ba, Seydou Boubacar Badiane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Guilan University of Medical Sciences 2020-10-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Neurosurgery
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Online Access:http://irjns.org/article-1-218-en.pdf