Table 1: Relation of Basal Cisterns and Ventricle Size to Isotope Shunt Study (n = 38). |
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Malfunctioning |
Normally Functioning |
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Cisterns |
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open |
18 |
6 |
closed |
6 |
8 |
Ventricles |
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small |
3 |
4 |
normal |
8 |
5 |
large |
13 |
5 |
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Table 2: Relation of Basal Cisterns and Ventricle Size to Surgical Findings (n = 15). |
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No Drainage |
Drainage |
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Cisterns |
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open |
9 |
3 |
closed |
0 |
3 |
Ventricles |
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small |
1 |
1 |
normal |
3 |
3 |
large |
5 |
2 |
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