Mechanical failures of ventriculo-peritoneal shunts

Ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt placement represents the most widely accepted form of treatment for most patients with hydrocephalus. Despite significant improvements in VP shunt procedures, various complications remain a common situation. The diagnosis of shunt failure can be confounded by a varie...

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Main Authors: A. Chiriac, I. Poeata, B. Iliescu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: London Academic Publishing 2012-09-01
Series:Romanian Neurosurgery
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Online Access:https://www.journals.lapub.co.uk/index.php/roneurosurgery/article/view/661