Association between ventricular shunt catheter calcifications and the development of shunt fracture.

M Azfar SiddiquiAnna K HardyPhilippe A MercierShannon G Farmakis

Published in: Pediatric radiology (2019)

Shunt calcification represents a significant risk for catheter fracture in the pediatric population. Early intervention or closer interval follow-up may be indicated in those found to have calcifications.

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