Ultrasound determination of cerebrospinal fluid shunt patency. Technical note.
A technique employing a Doppler ultrasound flowmeter in determining cerebrospinal fluid shunt patency is described. The technique has proven to be a valuable aid in the elevaluation of the patient in whom shunt function is in question.
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D014465:Ultrasonics