Imaging of Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts and Their Complications.
Hydrocephalus, characterized by excessive intracranial accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricular system as a result of excessive production, decreased absorption, or impaired circulation of CSF, is a common condition affecting 1%-2% of the U.S. population. More than 40 000 CSF shunts are placed every...