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How risky is it to have a shunt placed in your head / stomach?

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Infection & pressure: The main risks of having a shunt placed to manage excess fluid in the area of the brain are: 1. Infection and 2. Pressure shifts.

Answered 8/2/2012

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A member asked:

How risky is it to have a shunt placed in your head / stomach?

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Dr. Arthur Lavin answered

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