Ventriculo-gallbladder shunts in children.
Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are the most common procedure for the treatment of hydrocephalus. Ventriculoatrial shunts are effective but are subject to a higher incidence of potentially serious complications. We report our experience with ventriculo-gallbladder shunts in children. Ventriculo-gallbladder shunts are safe, effective, and technically easy to perform. We recommend their use when ventriculoperitoneal shunts have failed or the peritoneal cavity is not adequate for shunting.
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Division of Pediatric Surgery, State University of New York at Stony Brook 11794-8191.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005704:Gallbladder; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000628:therapy*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt