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| jrod36us
- Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:49 am |
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MY MOTHER IS 84 AND HAS TO HAVE A SHUNT IMPLANTED BECAUSE SHE HAS WATER ON THE BRAIN. ABOUT HOW LONG IS THE HOSPITAL STAY FOR THIS AND HOW SERIOUS IS THIS PROCEDURE FOR HER AGE ?
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:48 pm |
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 Hi Jrod36us,
I am not particularly familiar with this procedure in people your mother's age; however, I have cared for many children who have had shunts put in. The actual procedure does have some risks but is relatively straight forward. Recovery time is usually quite fast.
Sorry I can't give you more specific information about your mother's situation. I hope this helps a little.
Best wishes
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