Citation
P. Lo et Jm. Drake, Shunt malfunctions, NEUROSURG C, 12(4), 2001, pp. 695
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
10423680
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Volume
12
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
1042-3680(200110)12:4<695:SM>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Shunt failure remains a disheartening complication of shunt surgery. The nu
mber of adjustable factors in attempting to reduce the rate is small. The c
linical presentation and timing of shunt malfunction are well documented. A
lthough the shunt design trials have been negative to date, valves have imp
ortant effects that have not as yet been translated to improved outcome.