Epidural hematoma after ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery: report of two cases

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt operations represent the most used choice for treating hydrocephalus, although some related complications have been reported. Due to its rarity, potential dangers, and mortality rate, we present two cases of epidural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt, discussin...

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Main Authors: PEREIRA CARLOS UMBERTO, PORTO MARCUS WAGNER DE SOUZA, HOLANDA RAFAEL RODRIGUES DE, ANDRADE WELLINGTON TORRES DE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 1998-01-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X1998000400017