Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts in Children : Technical Considerations and Treatment of Certain Complications

Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts in Children : Technical Considerations and Treatment of Certain Complications

Ventriculo-peritoneal shunting is the most commonly used method for the treatment of paediatric hydrocephalus. Despite improved shunts and surgical techniques there are still complications. This retrospective study focuses on diagnoses and treatment of shunt malfunction and infections. Cost/benefit...

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Main Author: Arnell, Kai
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper 2007
Subjects:
Surgery
Hydrocephalus
papilloedema
abdominal cyst
cerebrospinal fluid shunt
shunt infection
intraventricular antibiotic instillation
intraventricular antibiotic concentrations
in-vitro testing
antisiphon device
Kirurgi
Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-8295
http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:978-91-554-7010-4

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http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:978-91-554-7010-4

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