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Delayed pneumocephalus in shunted patients. Report of three cases and review of the literature

L. F. Ugarriza, J. M. Cabezudo, L. M. Lorenzana, L. F. Porras, L. M. García-Yagüe Servicio de Neurocirugia, Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina, Carretera de Elvas s/n, 06008 Badajoz, Spain
Pages 161-167 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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