| Literature DB >> 9850760 |
C U Pereira1, M W Porto, R R de Holanda, W T de Andrade.
Abstract
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt operations represent the most used choice for treating hydrocephalus, although some related complications have been reported. Due to its rarity, potential dangers, and mortality rate, we present two cases of epidural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt, discussing its pathophysiology and prophylaxis.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9850760 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x1998000400017
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arq Neuropsiquiatr ISSN: 0004-282X Impact factor: 1.420