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A member asked:

Does the vp shunt valve make a noise or the shunt when it drains cfs out? i hear some gurgling suction noise i never had this before the shunt was in?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Better call: Your doctor or the hospital with this, or anything that sounds unusual with your shunt, goodluck

Answered 6/27/2015

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