Dynamic plain abdominal film provides simple and effective diagnosis of delayed shunt insufficiency caused by abdominal adhesions after VP shunt
Abstract Background Many complications may occur after placement of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP shunt) for hydrocephalus, and delayed shunt insufficiency (DSI) is among the most common. It is often caused by abdominal adhesions, which increases the difficulty of diagnosis. This study aimed to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Chinese Neurosurgical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41016-024-00378-z |