Subdural haematoma and the malfunctioning shunt.
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چکیده
Of 30 consecutive children with hydrocephalus treated by shunt implant, six developed subdural haematoma. Four of them presented with a malfunctioning shunt, and the diagnoses in all six cases were made by CT scan.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 41 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978