Flow optimization of ventricular catheters for shear stress-induced death of astrocytes

Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, September, 2019 === Cataloged from the PDF version of thesis. === Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-81). === The ventricular catheter for treatment of hydrocephalus has a low lifespan due to obstru...

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Main Author: Lee, Sungkwon, S.M. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2021
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/132739