Publications by authors named "Martin P Pichotka"

Article Synopsis
  • The study addresses high failure rates in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunts, particularly focusing on malfunctioning regulating valves, and aims to improve understanding and analysis of valve failures to minimize unnecessary surgeries.
  • It introduces innovative radiological techniques, such as low-dose contrast-enhanced radiography and machine learning, to diagnose valve obstructions more accurately and efficiently.
  • The results indicate that these advanced imaging methods and machine learning can effectively analyze fluid transport and identify obstruction mechanisms, paving the way for improved clinical applications and potential repair methods for malfunctioning valves.
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