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Posted On : 17 Apr 2006
Does a V-P shunt cause intestinal obstruction in a child having congenital hydrocephalus?
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dr.umeshkalane
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yes,it has been raerly described with the complication of v p shunt.
18 years ago
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Dr.Shivani Randev.
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no
18 years ago
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Pediatric Oncall
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Yes a VP shunt if it coils in the abdomen may lead to intestinal obstruction especially if adhesions form.
18 years ago
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Dimos Gidaris
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Yes
18 years ago
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tarun goel
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no
18 years ago




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