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Title: Ventriculosubgaleal shunt in the management of recurrent ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection. Author: Steinbok P, Cochrane DD. Journal: Childs Nerv Syst; 1994 Nov; 10(8):536-9. PubMed ID: 7882378. Abstract: The use of a ventriculosubgaleal shunt for temporary treatment of hydrocephalus in a child with multiple recurrent shunt infections related to eczema in the neck is described. Further shunt infection was avoided, the eczema cleared, and a permanent ventriculoperitoneal shunt was inserted successfully after 2 months.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]