Neuropediatrics 1971; 3(2): 171-176
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1091809
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© 1971 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

A Ventriculo-Atrial Shunt that Elongates with Growth

Burton L. Wise
  • Mount Zion Neurological Institute San Francisco
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1971

1971

Publication Date:
18 November 2008 (online)

Abstract

A modification of the ventriculo-atrial shunt is described, which incorporates a double “telescopic” principle to allow for elongation of the shunt during growth of the patient. The technique of implantation is described. Eleven of the fourteen implanted are functioning and there is radiological evidence of elongation of the shunt from 4 to 23 mm.

Zusammenfassung

Es wird ein ventriculo-atrialer Shunt beschrieben, welcher sich teleskopartig mit dem Wachstum des Patienten verlängern kann. Elf der 14 bisher implantierten Teleskope funktionieren gut und zeigen röntgenologisch eine Elongation zwischen 4 und 23 mm.

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