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I have a vp shunt for hydrocephalus and i was just wondering would i be able to feel any kinks in the shunt tube? and would be able to feel it pulling
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?kink: Since the tube runs right under the skin it may be possible to feel a kink if one were present. You may also feel it pulling, if in fact it is doing so.
Answered 5/25/2015
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