Early shunting using the parallel shunt system in hemorrhagic hydrocephalus: in vitro testing of handling, technical complications and clogging rate.
In order to minimize the duration of external cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage after hemorrhagic hydrocephalus we are testing a parallel shunt system that can be implanted very early after bleeding. It should be able to tolerate a high load of protein and blood in the CSF. After clearance of the CSF, the valveless arm of the shunt is closed by a percutaneous manipulation and the valve-arm is opened.
Al-Zain
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Department of Neurosurgery, Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Meier
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Lemcke
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D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D017322:Clinical Trials, Phase II as Topic; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods