Assessing Safety and Timing of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt and Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Newborns
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Daniel M. Alligood, Gareth P. Gilna, Carlos T. Huerta, Nicholas J. Iglesias, Joshua P. Parreco, Eduardo A. Perez, Juan E. Sola, Toba N. Niazi, Heather J. McCrea, Chad M. Thorson
Topic overview
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt placement (VPS) is a common surgical procedure for treating newborns with hydrocephalus. Due to poor feeding, these patients often require a gastrostomy tube (GT). There is controversy regarding safety and outcomes when patients require a VPS and GT.
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