Shunt dependence: myths and facts.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00701-009-0587-8.
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Abstract
Chronically shunted patients are believed to be unable to have a shunt-free life. Nevertheless, sometimes shunt removal is possible after an endoscopic third ventriculostomy, even after long periods of cerebral spinal fluid diversion. We perform a literature review that leads to a discussion of this subject in the light of the current medical knowledge.
Medical subject headings
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
- Hydrocephalus
- Ventriculostomy