Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

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Percutaneous Insertion of the Distal Catheter during Ventriculo-Atrial Shunts. A Simple and Reliable Method

  • Kim, Young-Jin (Department of Neurosurgery, Dankook University College of Medicine)
  • Published : 2007.06.30
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Abstract

Although the ventriculo-peritoneal shunt is the treatment of choice when hydrocephalus should be corrected, the ventriculo-atrial shunt still holds strong alternative when the peritonium is precluded due to the several reasons. During the ventriculo-atrial shunt operation, it is not always easy to dissect and find the corresponding venous structures. In this technical note, the author describes a simple method of percutaneous insertion for placement of the atrial end.

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