An experimental <it>in-vivo </it>canine model for adult shunt infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Detailed human studies of the mechanisms and development of shunt infection in real time are not possible, and we have developed a canine hydrocephalus model to overcome this. The intention of this pilot study was to show that the ca...

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Main Authors: Procop Gary, Tuohy Marion, Hall Geraldine, Dombrowski Stephen M, Brant Christine, Bayston Roger, Luciano Mark G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Cerebrospinal Fluid Research
Online Access:http://www.cerebrospinalfluidresearch.com/content/5/1/17