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Postoperative Cerebral Edema Occurring in Children with Slit Ventricles
Pediatrics 99:625-630, Eldredge,E.,et al, 1997
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Article Abstract
This report describes two children with known SV who developed symptomatic cerebral edema after uncomplicated orthopedic surgery.One had a fatal outcome.Hyponatremia occurring in the postoperative period was the likely precipitating factor.Recommendations for recognizing,treating,and potentially preventing this catastrophic complication are discussed.
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