Complications of Cerebrospinal Fluid Diversion (Shunt) Catheters: A Pictorial Essay
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheters are very commonly used for hydrocephalus of varying etiologies in infancy to childhood to bypass the obstruction. Few people are aware of their complications, such as infection, obstruction, malfunctioning, displacements, fluid collections, disconnections, and en...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Neurosurgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0037-1599786 |