Use of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Reservoir as an Alternative to Lumbar Puncture, Case Series
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چکیده
Hydrocephalus is a common neurological disorder in both childhood and adulthood. Non-communicating hydrocephalus may occur due to obstruction of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow pathways by structural anomalies such as tumors, infections, adhesions, developmental defects while communicating might develop CSF absorption disorders or excess production. In symptomatic cases, treatment divided into two approaches medical surgical. The most commonly used method surgical ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt system. system can have numerous advantages complications expected yield continuous long-term solutions. One its that samples be taken from reservoir located on it. cases suspected intracranial infection but for whom Lumbar puncture (LP) cannot performed, patient provides sufficient opportunity retrieval.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Black sea journal of health science
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2619-9041']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.19127/bshealthscience.1201796