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  • Title: Ventriculo-subgaleal shunt: step-by-step technical note.
    Author: Hansasuta A, Boongird A.
    Journal: J Med Assoc Thai; 2007 Mar; 90(3):473-8. PubMed ID: 17427523.
    Abstract:
    Ventriculo-subgaleal (VSG) shunt placement is an option for temporary CSF diversion in neonate suffering from hydrocephalus. The authors describe step-by-step technique of VSG shunt assembly and insertion by using previously-cut shunt tubes and connector. It is simple and inexpensive. The authors also present a short review of the literature of the VSG shunt.
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