Hydrocephalus and shunts: a comparative flow-pressure study
Introduction: Differential Pressure Shunts (DPS) for hydrocephalus work through a pressure differential between the proximal and the distal inlet. Neurosurgeon’s reference is extra-low, low, medium, normal or high-pressure valves, symbolizing the shunt’s resistance against the downstream flow. The B...
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Main Authors: | Angelo Luiz Maset, Matheus Fernando Manzolli Ballestero, Dionei Freitas de Moraes |
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Language: | EN |
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Brazilian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/4696a8a91a23444d9f678f05f1c2c1f7 |
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