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Ventriculosubgaleal Shunting – A Strategy to Reduce the Incidence of Shunt Revisions and Slit Ventricles: An Institutional Experience and Review of the Literature

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Neurology and Neuroscience , Surgery , Women's and Children's Health
Anthony L. Petraglia, Michael J. Moravan, Vassilios G. Dimopoulos, Howard J. Silberstein
Journal: Pediatric Neurosurgery
Pediatr Neurosurg (2011) 47 (2): 99–107.
https://doi.org/10.1159/000330539
Published Online: 13 September 2011
... were reviewed. Demographics, case data and clinical outcome were collected. Results: Five patients (27.8%) required a revision after conversion to a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. There were 9 cases of radiographic slit ventricles (45%). Average follow-up was 59.5 months (range 12–97 months). Average...
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Comparison of Total versus Partial Revision of Initial Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Failures

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Neurology and Neuroscience , Surgery , Women's and Children's Health
Matthew J. McGirt, John C. Wellons III, Shahid M. Nimjee, Ketan R. Bulsara, Herbert E. Fuchs, Timothy M. George
Journal: Pediatric Neurosurgery
Pediatr Neurosurg (2003) 38 (1): 34–40.
https://doi.org/10.1159/000067561
Published Online: 19 December 2002
... to a single shunt component has not been assessed. Methods: We reviewed the records of all pediatric patients who underwent their first shunt revision between January 1992 and December 1998. Patients with primary shunt failure attributed solely to proximal catheter obstruction or distal catheter obstruction...
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Outcome Analysis of Initial Neonatal Shunts: Does the Valve Make a Difference?

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Neurology and Neuroscience , Surgery , Women's and Children's Health
Shenandoah Robinson, Bruce A. Kaufman, T.S. Park
Journal: Pediatric Neurosurgery
Pediatr Neurosurg (2002) 37 (6): 287–294.
https://doi.org/10.1159/000066307
Published Online: 11 November 2002
... analysis was conducted to identify variables that were statistically independent predictors of a shunt malfunction or problem. Results: Adequate data were available for 158 patients, with a mean follow-up of 39.8 months (range 6–99 months). Variables tested for independent prediction of shunt revision...
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