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Reducing the cerebrospinal flow is the task of siphonreducing devices (SRD). This paper shows test results with SRD, with special reference to the aspect of dysfunction of shunt valves in combination with anti-siphon. The local influences acting on the anti-siphon at the place of implantation and the dependence of the pressure range were examined as possible causes of dysfunction.
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Kremer, P., Aschoff, A. & Kunze, S. Risks of using siphon-reducing devices. Child's Nerv Syst 10, 231–235 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00301159
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