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My baby had a vp shunt inserted what are long term effects?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Obstruction/infected: There is no direct adverse effect from vp (ventriculoperitoneal) shunt but shunt occasionally becomes infected or obstructed.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/11/2012

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