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Perioperative Risk Factors for Short Term Shunt Revisions in Adult Hydrocephalus Patients
JNNP 80:1248-1253, 1185, Farahmand,D.,et al, 2009
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Article Abstract
Right frontal placement of the ventricular catheter was associated with the lowest rate of revisions. Adjustable valves were associated with a lower risk for shunt revision. Shunt revision rates did not differ between ventriculoperitoneal and ventriculoatrial shunts.
 
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