title: A new, curved catheter for ventriculoperitoneal shunting--technical note.
abstract: A curved ventricular catheter was designed for ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedures. The tip of the catheter can be inserted into the anterior horn along the curvature of the lateral ventricle. To date, it has been applied in 14 cases, all with satisfactory results.
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authors: Ohta
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authors: H
authors: Taniguchi
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authors: S
authors: Nishimura
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authors: Manno
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000601:surgery