A Child Is Admitted for Revision of a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

question 18

Multiple Choice

A child is admitted for revision of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt for noncommunicating hydrocephalus.What is a common reason for elective revision of this shunt?

• A) Meningitis
• B) Gastrointestinal upset
• C) Hydrocephalus resolution
• D) Growth of the child since the initial shunting

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