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An algorithmic approach to the management of unrecognized hydrocephalus in pediatric candidates for intrathecal baclofen pump implantation

BACKGROUND: Complications of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump implantation for treatment of pediatric patients with spasticity and dystonia associated with cerebral palsy remain unacceptably high. To address the concern that some patients may have underlying arrested hydrocephalus, which is difficult...

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Autores principales: Hanak, Brian W., Tomycz, Luke, Oxford, Robert G., Hooper, Erin, Apkon, Susan D., Browd, Samuel R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5223398/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28168091
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.196236