Distal catheter lengthening in pediatric patients with hydrocephalus using a guidewire-assisted technique

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the lengthening or replacement of the peritoneal catheter in a ventriculoperitoneal shunt by using a simple guidewire-assisted technique. Here we report on our experience with this methodology, its indications, caveats, and contraindications. Methods A p...

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Autores:

Poca, Maria A.
Cano Granda, Jannet Paola
Munar Bauzá, Francisca
González, Diego
Rosas Soto, Katiuska Carolina
Sahuquillo, Juan

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Fecha de publicación:

2020

Institución:

Universidad El Bosque

Repositorio:

Repositorio U. El Bosque

Idioma:

eng

OAI Identifier:

oai:repositorio.unbosque.edu.co:20.500.12495/2395

Acceso en línea:

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12495/2395
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aller.2019.10.007

Palabra clave:

Derivación ventriculoperitoneal
Derivación y consulta
Cavidad peritoneal
Distal catheter lengthening
Hydrocephalus
Guidewire

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