Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical management of primary and idiopathic internal hydrocephalus in dogs and cats.
- Journal:
- Frontiers in veterinary science
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Schmidt, Martin J & Farke, Daniela
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · Germany
Abstract
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement is an effective method to treat internal hydrocephalus in dogs and cats. Although it has a long history in veterinary medicine, the technique continues to evolve. Despite continuing attempts to reduce the incidence of associated complications, shunt failure remains a major problem, and often leads to multiple hospital admissions. This review gives an overview about current knowledge of ventriculoperitoneal shunting techniques in animals, applicable shunt hardware as well as shunt-associated complications and their prevention and treatment.
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