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What causes a shunt malfunction in hydrocephalic patients?
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Blockage by material: A shunt may accumulate proteinaceous material on it inner diameter . Slow flow may also cause clotting of the shunt.
Answered 5/14/2019
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Shunt: A vp shunt can malfunction due to a kink in the catheter or possible mal positioning in the abdomen.
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