Neurocysticercosis and hydrocephalus: the value of ventriculoperitoneal shunting in its management.
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trad029
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hydrocephalus is the main complication of extraparenchymal neurocysticercosis (EP-NC). Its symptomatic management relies mainly on the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS). Previous studies have shown that this surgical procedure is associated with a… read more here.
Keywords: neurocysticercosis hydrocephalus; hydrocephalus; hydrocephalus value; neurocysticercosis ... See more keywords