Pediatric Neurology
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 83-92 , February 2006

Failure of Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts: Part I: Obstruction and Mechanical Failure

Received 14 December 2004 ,Accepted 25 May 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2005.05.020

Pediatric Neurology
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 83-92 , February 2006

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