Modelling fluid and particulate flow through a ventriculoperitoneal shunt in a variable temperature environment

One of the most prevalent causes of failure for a ventriculoperitoneal shunt is blockage, the other being infection. This study looks at the blockage of the shunt valve, and whether the occlusion of a shunt valve is accelerated by the presence of an infection. This study assumes that an infection wi...

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Main Authors: Ramokoka Tshiamo, Bhamjee Muaaz
Format: article
Language:EN
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Published: EDP Sciences 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/fe6ec58f39e34ab3bbc94761ca76e832
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