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Acta Neurochirurgica

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01-09-2010 | Review Article

Shunt dependence: myths and facts

Authors: Igor Lima Maldonado, Charles-Ambroise Valery, Anne-Laure Boch

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 9/2010

Abstract

Introduction

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.

Results and discussion

We perform a literature review that leads to a discussion of this subject in the light of the current medical knowledge.

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Title: Shunt dependence: myths and facts
Authors: Igor Lima Maldonado
Charles-Ambroise Valery
Anne-Laure Boch
Publication date: 01-09-2010
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 9/2010
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-009-0587-8

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Shunt dependence: myths and facts

Abstract

Introduction

Results and discussion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Results and discussion

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