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I have hydrocephalus and a long history of a cranial csf leak. i have had many repairs + 1 pneumocelle repair. leak symptoms back, is it my shunt?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fluid: Could very well be, however, this is not the forum to decide that. I would notify the neurological team that manages you with your shunt.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/27/2019

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A member asked:

I have hydrocephalus and a long history of a cranial csf leak. i have had many repairs + 1 pneumocelle repair. leak symptoms back, is it my shunt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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