Gravity assisted vs. medium pressure valves for communicating hydrocephalus show similar valve-revision rates
2013
Background
Two common valve types used to treat hydrocephalus include gravity assisted valves (GAV) and medium pressure valves (MPV). Despite their different mechanism of action, differentiated surgical indications per type are not well defined. One could assume that due to a higher complexity of the GAV system, it may be more prone to valve-related malfunction. The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the valve-related complication rates of GAV and MPV in patients with communicating hydrocephalus.
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