Lumboperitoneal shunts.
作者信息
Babur H, Torres Q, Savitz M H
机构信息
Division of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Medical School, Clovis 88101, USA.
出版信息
Mt Sinai J Med. 2000 Sep;67(4):272-3.
PMID:11021775
Abstract
BACKGROUND
To assess lumboperitoneal shunting as a simple method of relieving communicating hydrocephalus, treating pseudotumor cerebri, and resolving cerebrospinal fluid fistulae.
METHOD
Three neurosurgeons at different hospitals report their combined experience over a 20-year period.
RESULTS
Ease of insertion of the device and low rate of complications were reported in a combined series of 107 patients.
CONCLUSIONS
Lumboperitoneal shunting is a technically simple and highly effective surgical technique for diversion of cerebrospinal fluid.
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