Abstract
Background For some time after introduction of the Holter valve, shunting for hydrocephalus was ventriculo – atrial (VA). Features of infection in ventriculoperitoneal (VP) and VA shunts differ considerably, and lack of familiarity of the latter has led to inappropriate referral and incorrect diagnosis and treatment. We present a recent illustrative case with new microbiological findings and re – emphasise the diagnostic criteria.
Highlights
For some time after introduction of the Holter valve, shunting for hydrocephalus was ventriculo – atrial (VA)
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This case is a recent example with a VA shunt inserted 27 yrs ago
Summary
Published: 30 December 2005 Cerebrospinal Fluid Research 2005, 2(Suppl 1):S23 doi:10.1186/1743-8454-2-S1-S23. 1754-S419-tfhulAl.pndnfu"a>lhMereee.oocrch into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida Meeting abstracts – A single PDF containing all abstracts in this Supplement is available
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