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I.D. Tapping and Replacement in Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts

Published on Thu Jun 01, 2017

Question: Our surgeon performed an irrigation of the ventricular catheter through a percutaneous puncture. In addition, our surgeon revised the distal catheter through a separate exposure. [...]
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