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Do painful vp shunt vibrations mean i will need surgery yes or no answer plzz if u were in my doctors position what would u do

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Dr. Kenneth Liu answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

No. : Shunt surgery to fix or modify the shunt should only be performed if your brain requires it. If you are not sure, speak to your surgeon.

Answered 8/1/2014

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