Mechanical shunt failure in hydrocephalus: a common but remediable complication with technical nuances

Mechanical shunt failure in hydrocephalus: a common but remediable complication with technical nuances

Abstract Background A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a cerebral shunt that diverts excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).Obstruction in the normal outflow or decreased absorption of the fluid is the usual cause. Hydrocephalus is treated by cerebral shunts.In paediatric patients, untreated hydrocephal...

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Main Authors: Mohsin Fayaz, Azhar Khalid, Abrar Ahad Wani, Sajad Hussain Arif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-03-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery
Subjects:
Mechanical
Shunt
Hydrocephalus
Failure
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-024-00273-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-024-00273-w

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