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Complications
| Complications | Number of patients |
|---|---|
| Shunt obstruction | 7 [14] |
| Shunt infection | 6 [12] |
| Shunt migration: | 5 [10] |
| Ventricular end | 2 |
| Peritoneal end | 3 |
| Shunt malfunction: | 4 [8] |
| Ventricular end [CSF varix] | 3 |
| Peritoneal end [pseudocyst] | 1 |
| Intestinal obstruction | 2 [4] |
| Inguinal hernia | 2 [4] |
| Total | 26 [52] |
Figures in parentheses are in percentage
