Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 9-15 , March 2009

A Contemporary Definition and Classification of Hydrocephalus

  • Harold L. Rekate, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Harold L. Rekate, MD, C/O Neuroscience Publications, Barrow Neurological Institute, 350 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013

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doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2009.01.002

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 9-15 , March 2009

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