Patency of ventriculo-atrial shunt determined radiologically.
A radiologic method for assessment of the patency of ventriculo-atrial shunts is described together with a safe technique for gas encephalography of patients with ventriculo-atrial shunt. Despite discontinuity the shunting system may be functioning.
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000592:standards*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D009589:Nitrogen Oxides; D011011:Pneumoencephalography / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D003287:Contrast Media; D009589:Nitrogen Oxides