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Will someone who got vp shunt after tumor removal eventually be shunt independent or do they gain dependence on it? don't think i'm using it anymore?

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You should be more c: This is a serious intervention done by a neurosurgeon whom the patient is expected to see for follow up. Vp shunt is a serious intervention , so you/patient needs to go see your neurosurgeon for regular follow up and find the answers. How can you say, 'do not think I am using it anymore? That is an unclear response.

Answered 7/3/2015

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