Epidural hematoma after ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery: report of 2 cases
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
;
56(3B): 629-32, set. 1998. ilus
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-220889
ABSTRACT
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt operations represent the most used choice for treating hydrocephalus, although some related complications have been reported. Due to its rarity, potential dangers, and mortality rate, we present two cases of epidural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt, discussing its pathophysiology and prophylaxis.
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Main subject:
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
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Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial
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Hydrocephalus
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
Journal subject:
Neurology
/
Psychiatry
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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