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A member asked:
How long does a vp shunt last for?
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Varies: I have patients who have had their shunt for 20 years which still works. I have others whose shunt fails in just a few years. Newer technology is helping shunts last longer.
Answered 8/27/2016
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Indefinite: It seems that most children will need one or two revisions before the age of 18, but that is a very general statement. Many adults will go years without a problem. However, a shunt is a mechanical device and it should always be remembered as a potential source of trouble if a person is sick. See this monograph on hydrocephalus for more: http://wp.me/s382os-hydrolog I recommend a medic alert tag.
Answered 10/14/2018
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