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Eur J Pediatr Surg 1999; 9: 19-22
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1072306
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A Classification of CSF Shunt Malfunction

C. E. Gilkes , A. J. W. Steers , R. A. Minns
  • Department of Paediatric Neurosciences, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, 9 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh EH9 1LF, UK
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25 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

A classification of dysfunctional shunts is proposed and clarification of the terminology discussed. This is based on experience of successive shunt malfunctions over a 3-year period with the aid of ventricular pressure measurements, imaging and clinical semiology. The classification system is both anatomical and functional.

Key words

Shunt malfunction - Classification - 26 mechanisms

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