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From blurred lines to distinct insights: 3D CT reconstruction’s clear edge in cost and clarity for shunt disconnection failures

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Abbreviations

AP:

Anterior-posterior

3D:

Three dimensions

CSF:

Cerebrospinal fluid

CT:

Computed tomography

MRI:

Magnetic resonance imaging

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  1. Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive #1601, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA

    A. J. Witten & J. K. Tailor

  2. Department of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA

    D. Schneider

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A.W., D.S. and J.T. wrote the letter to the editor text and A.W. prepared figures 1-2. All authors reviewed the letter.

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Witten, A.J., Schneider, D. & Tailor, J.K. From blurred lines to distinct insights: 3D CT reconstruction’s clear edge in cost and clarity for shunt disconnection failures. Childs Nerv Syst 40, 277–279 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-023-06249-9

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