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Vp shunt 9 years post-op ct report- intact right frontal approach ventriculostomy catheter with persistent markedly collapsed slitlike ventricles suggesting shunt dependency. please correlate. going to a new ns. what other tests should i ask to have?
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The comment & description just affirms that the shunt is working. The doc should decide what they consider proper additional tests, if any after a review of your history, exam and previous test findings.
Answered 8/26/2021
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