<it>In vitro </it>hydrodynamic properties of the Miethke proGAV hydrocephalus shunt

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adjustable shunts are very popular in the management of hydrocephalus and are believed to help in minimizing the number of surgical revisions. The drawback with almost all constructions is that they may be accidentally readjusted in...

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Main Authors: Richards Hugh K, Czosnyka Marek, Czosnyka Zofia H, Allin David M, Pickard John D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:Cerebrospinal Fluid Research
Online Access:http://www.cerebrospinalfluidresearch.com/content/3/1/9