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Management of Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Diversion Techniques
suggesting that the urinary tract can be a viable option for CSF diversion in complex cases of pediatric hydrocephalus. Another area of interest is the ventriculo-gallbladder shunt (VGS), which ...
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Shunt Procedure
Shunt procedures can address pressure on the brain caused by hydrocephalus and relieve its symptoms such as gait difficulty, mild dementia and lack of bladder control. If the doctor finds that these ...
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VP Shunts
CSF is the saltwater that surrounds and cushions the brain and spinal cord. VP shunts are placed to treat hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus (hi-droh-SEF-eh-less) happens when CSF does not drain out of the ...
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Neuroplastic Hydrocephalus Surgery
The use of hydrocephalus shunts is a life-saving treatment for patients with hydrocephalus. However, shunt devices come with a significant risk of complications, such as wound healing delays, pain, ...
BMJ6y
Chhabra hydrocephalus shunt: lessons for gravitational valves
The UK Shunt Evaluation Laboratory and Academic Neurosurgical Unit, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UK The UK Shunt Evaluation Laboratory and Academic Neurosurgical Unit, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, ...
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Comparison between the lumbar infusion and CSF tap tests to predict outcome after shunt surgery in suspected normal pressure hydrocephalus
neurokir.lu.se Objective: To compare the lumbar infusion test and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tap test for predicting the outcome of shunt surgery in patients with suspected normal pressure ...