Cerebrospinal fluid diversion and outcomes for lung cancer patients with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis.

Yan-Hua SuChi-Lu ChiangHuai-Che YangYong-Sin HuYu-Wei ChenYung-Hung LuoChing-Jen ChenHsiu-Mei WuChung-Jung LinChien-Chen Chou

Published in: Acta neurochirurgica (2021)

CSF diversion (VP or LP shunt) appears to be an effective and safe treatment for lung cancer patients with LMC and hydrocephalus. Programmable shunts should be considered for complex cases, which commonly require pressure adjustments as the disease progresses.

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