Is shunt series X-ray necessary before revision of obstructed ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to estimate whether routine preoperative shunt series (POSS) lead to clinically relevant new information, that helps in the management of ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) obstruction, focusing on its role in diagnosing mechanical causes of
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