Which of the following surgical procedures treats hydrocephalus?
A) cerebrospinal fluid shunt
B) laminectomy
C) carotid endarterectomy
D) nerve block
A) cerebrospinal fluid shunt
A cerebrospinal fluid shunt treats hydrocephalus. A laminectomy treats
compression on a spinal nerve. A carotid endarterectomy clears blockages from the carotids. A
nerve block is used to stop the passage of sensory or pain impulses along a nerve path.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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