title: The use of shunting devices for cerebrospinal fluid in Canada.
abstract: The use of diversionary CSF shunting devices for the treatment of hydrocephalus has been surveyed in Canada. Various factors influencing the operation of shunting devices, the characteristics of commercial shunts and the causes of shunt malfunction are described. Suggestions are made as to how to reduce the incidence of shunt malfunction.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged