症例 challenge · Surgical approach decision / Neurosurgery · teaching

Hydrocephalus · ETV vs Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt · case challenge

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Case #1Surgical approach decision / Neurosurgery

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Hydrocephalus type + age + causeNormal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), positive tap test

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Step 1 / 1 · Hydrocephalus type + age + cause

Hydrocephalus type (obstructive/communicating)? Age? Cause?

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