Distal end revision of ventriculoperitoneal shunts sparing minilaparotomy. Technical note.
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Abstract
Distal end malfunction of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt occurs secondary to outgrown, disconnected, fractured, or occluded peritoneal catheters. Replacement of such catheters normally requires a minilaparotomy. The authors describe a simple technique for peritoneal catheter replacement without minilaparotomy.
Medical subject headings
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt