A member asked:

How long do follow ups for hydro+vp shunt usually last until? would a person always need check ups or would they only need one if there's any problem?

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Hydrocephalus shunts: Follow ups varied from doctor to doctor but a standard routine is a yearly visit for checkup under age 18. Over 18, if the patient has been stable then the follow up is as necessary meaning if issues develop that might suggest a shunt malfunction then you would see your physician or er if felt to be an urgent problem.

Answered 5/17/2013

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