Management of hydrocephalus in the patient with myelomeningocele: an argument against third ventriculostomy

The majority of children with myelomeningocele will have associated hydrocephalus. The management of hydrocephalus can be one of the most trying problems in this patient population. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion will be required in these children for the remainder of their lives. Blockage of t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Neurosurgical focus 2004-02, Vol.16 (2), p.E4-3
1. Verfasser:	Marlin, Arthur E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abnormalities, Multiple Arnold-Chiari Malformation - complications Death, Sudden - etiology Death, Sudden - prevention & control Encephalitis - etiology Encephalitis - prevention & control Equipment Failure Humans Hydrocephalus - etiology Hydrocephalus - physiopathology Hydrocephalus - surgery Infant Infant, Newborn Meningomyelocele - complications Meningomyelocele - surgery Reoperation Syringomyelia - etiology Third Ventricle - surgery Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Ventriculostomy - adverse effects
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