Publication details
Hydrocephalus with cerebrospinal fluid shunts during pregnancy: Report of two cases
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| Year of publication | 2008 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery |
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| Field | Neurology, neurosurgery, neurosciences |
| Keywords | hydrocephalus; pregnancy; shunt |
| Description | Women with cerebrospinal fluid shunts are now reaching reproductive age. They are making independent decisions in regard to planning their families. Two cases of pregnant women with cerebrospinal fluid shunts are presented. Cooperation of neurosurgeons, obstetricians and other specialists is always necessary to take care of shunted pregnant women. These women are able to gave birth to a healthy child but complications can occur during pregnancy and delivery. |