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How Long Brain Shunts Last While Treating For Hydrocephalus?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Question: YES, HOW LONG DO BRAIN SHUNTS USUALLY LAST WHEN TREATING FOR HYDROCEPHULUS??
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Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Forever

Detailed Answer:
Dear
thanks for sharing with us your query.
Cerebral shunts can last forever.
Once it is done it remain there and rarely if complications happen it needs care but it happens very rarely.
Hope my answer helps you
Regards
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How Long Brain Shunts Last While Treating For Hydrocephalus?

Brief Answer: Forever Detailed Answer: Dear thanks for sharing with us your query. Cerebral shunts can last forever. Once it is done it remain there and rarely if complications happen it needs care but it happens very rarely. Hope my answer helps you Regards