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September 19, 2025Annals of PIMS-Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University

Factors Causing Shunt Malfunction in Pediatric Age Group

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Overview

Cross-sectional study identifies primary causes of shunt malfunction in pediatric patients, indicating valve issues are prevalent.

Key Points

  • Shunt malfunction was reported in 18.60% of pediatric patients, highlighting the prevalence of valve issues.
  • The most common causes included valve malfunction (19.2%), displacement, and CNS infections (15.4% each).
  • The study followed patients post-operation up to discharge, examining factors of shunt functionality.
  • Malfunctions frequently occurred within two weeks of surgery, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring.

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Khudeja et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d464e031b076d99fa63e52https://doi.org/10.48036/apims.v21i1.700
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