Failure of cerebrospinal fluid shunts: part I: Obstruction and mechanical failure.

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Journal Article (Review)

Ventricular shunts are commonly employed to treat children with hydrocephalus. Complications from shunts are common and can present with a variety of signs and symptoms. This pair of reviews discusses the common findings in patients with shunt malfunction, including physical examination and imaging findings. Part I of the series discusses obstruction and mechanical failure of shunts; Part II discusses overdrainage, loculation, and abdominal complications of shunts. An understanding of the presentation and etiology of shunt dysfunction is critical for neurologists and pediatricians who often are the first to evaluate and triage these children.

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Duke Authors

Gottfried, Oren N

Cited Authors

Browd, SR; Ragel, BT; Gottfried, ON; Kestle, JRW

Published Date

February 2006

Published In

Pediatric Neurology

Volume / Issue

34 / 2

Start / End Page

83 - 92

PubMed ID

16458818

Pubmed Central ID

16458818

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1873-5150

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0887-8994

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2005.05.020

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