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When you have a operation to place a vp shunt the piece of bone they take out do they put a plate and screws to hold it in when they put it back?
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VP shunt: Vp shunts are procedures that are performed to help alleviate pressure, or fluid buildup in the ventricles of the brain. After placement of a vp shunt, the original bone is typically replaced.
Answered 7/28/2018
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