| Literature DB >> 7954505 |
J Haase1.
Abstract
The aspects to be considered before removal of a shunt placed earlier for treatment of hydrocephalus are reviewed. The methods proposed so far for determination of whether a shunt is still needed are described. Their low reliability is stressed, as are the risk inherent in shunt removal.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 7954505 DOI: 10.1007/BF00335175
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Childs Nerv Syst ISSN: 0256-7040 Impact factor: 1.475