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re: Fluid buildup is causing astronauts' vision to be impaired after stays in space

Posted on 12/1/16 at 1:42 am to
Posted by molsusports
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Posted on 12/1/16 at 1:42 am to
There is a surgical procedure to shunt excess CSF to the abdomen and relieve pressure. I wonder if that would be a feasible fix.
Posted by TypoKnig
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 12/1/16 at 4:09 am to
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There is a surgical procedure to shunt excess CSF to the abdomen and relieve pressure. I wonder if that would be a feasible fix.


Problem is that shunt drains by gravity. Problem with the astronauts has more to do with gravity affecting the normal flow of CSF.
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