Pediatric neurosurgery
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Pediatric neurosurgery · Jun 1999
Historical ArticleSurgical treatment of hydrocephalus: a historical perspective.
Surgical treatment for hydrocephalus has a long and eventful history. This review emphasizes the significant advances made in this century, describing the personalities involved, technical approaches attempted, and materials tested. It concludes by suggesting that better methods of treatment can and should continue to be developed.