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Oct 2026
Factors Associated with Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement Following Posterior Fossa Tumor Resection in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background and Objectives: Posterior fossa tumors (PFTs) are common pediatric brain tumors and frequently present with obstructive hydrocephalus. Although tumor resection restores cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation in many patients, a subset subsequently requires ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) placement. This syst...
Y. Al-Mufargi, Asma Alhosni, Ayat Al Zadjali et al.
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