Complications in ventricular cerebrospinal fluid shunting.
The development of effective cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunts represents a landmark achievement in neurosurgery. This success, however, has been tempered by a high incidence of serious complications that accompany the diversion of CSF. This article examines the various complications of CSF shunting, including proximal, valve, and distal obstruction; infection; and other rare complications, and management of these complications.
Blount
J P
JP
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis.
Campbell
J A
JA
Haines
S J
SJ
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / Q000009:adverse effects