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Would a ct scan show if a vp shunt needs adjustment?
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Perhaps: A CT scan would show if ventricles are enlarged, and may suggest a VP shunt malfunction. One usually needs a comparison scan to determine whether the ventricles have gotten larger. A VP shunt malfunction can occur without the ventricles being enlarged. A shunt tap can be done to determine elevated pressure. However, this is an invasive procedure, and can subject the shunt to infection.
Answered 7/8/2015
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