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Can you tell me operation of derivation ventricle peritoneal used for hydrocephalous or intracranial hypertension?
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Unclear question: read this, not sure what you're asking but the answer is likely in this: http://www.hydroassoc.org/hydrocephalus-education-and-support/learning-about-hydrocephalus/shunts/
Answered 8/8/2014
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