Türk Nöroşirürji Dergisi 2013 , Vol 23 , Num 2
Shunt Disfunctions
Mehmet Ali KARATAŞ, Ahmet DAĞTEKİN, Emel AVCI, Celal BAĞDATOĞLU
Mersin Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Mersin, Türkiye Despite great advances in science and technology, hydrocephaly has not yet been fully enlightened since the first shunt operation performed by Kausch in 1908. However, complications caused by shunt operations has been considerably decreased. Knowledge of materials’ technical features, usage of appropriate flow and/or pressure to suitable patients, proper surgical technique and post-op family/ patient education are very effective in minimizing the complications. Anahtar Kelimeler : Hydrocephaly, Shunt, Disfunction