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Shunting outcomes in communicating hydrocephalus: protocol for a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial
Introduction
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) remains the most widely used methods to treat communicating hydrocephalus. More recently, lumboperitoneal shunt (LPS) has been suggested as a reasonable option in some studies. However, there is lack of high-quality studies comparing these two techniques in order to certain the benefits and harms to use one of these two methods. The purpose of the current study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of the LPS versus the VPS in patients with communicating hydrocephalus.
Methods and analysis
All eligible patients aged 18–90 years with communicating hydrocephalus wil...
Source: BMJ Open - August 26, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sun, T., Cui, W., Yang, J., Yuan, Y., Li, X., Yu, H., Zhou, Y., You, C., Guan, J. Tags: Open access, Neurology Source Type: research
