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Experimental endo-uterine hydrocephalus in foetal sheep and surgical treatment by ventriculo-amniotic shunt

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After creating an experimental foetal hydrocephalus in sheep, we achieved its treatment utilizing the implantation of a ventriculo-amniotic shunt (mini-unishunt). The results obtained were satisfactory. However, it is evident that the application of an experimental technique in human foetuses requires maximum caution.

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    Present address: Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche Mediche e Chirurgiche Clinica Neurochirurgica, Universita' degli studi di Messina, Italia

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    G. Gambardella, E. Cardia & M. Cambria

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Cambria, S., Gambardella, G., Cardia, E. et al. Experimental endo-uterine hydrocephalus in foetal sheep and surgical treatment by ventriculo-amniotic shunt. Acta neurochir 72, 235–240 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01406873

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