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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18480619 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The frequent need for revision of ventriculoperitoneal shunts particularly in the pediatric population is a well-known complication of the procedure. A not infrequent etiology demanding revision is the dislodgement of the catheter, particularly, in our experience, with posterior fossa shunts. Suturing the shunt to the periosteum is a common practice amongst pediatric neurosurgeons. We describe a novel technique of fastening the reservoir directly to the skull with the aid of titanium screws providing a more secure attachment and potentially reducing the number of subsequent revisions related to proximal end displacement. |
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Authors:
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Louis Crevier; Aria Fallah; Neilank Jha; Robert D Hollenberg |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2008-05-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric neurosurgery Volume: 44 ISSN: 1423-0305 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Neurosurg Publication Date: 2008 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-02 Completed Date: 2008-09-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9114967 Medline TA: Pediatr Neurosurg Country: Switzerland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 302-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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2008 S. Karger AG, Basel |
Affiliation:
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Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont., Canada. |
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Bone Screws* Child Humans Skull / surgery Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / methods* |
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