A shunt is a hollow tube surgically placed in the brain (or occasionally in the spine) to help drain cerebrospinal fluid and redirect it to another location in the body where it can be reabsorbed.

Shunt surgery is an effective treatment for hydrocephalus. By draining excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain, shunt surgery reduces pressure inside the skull, lowers the risk of …

2023年5月5日 · A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a narrow plastic tube that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid into your abdomen (belly). Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protects your brain by …

2017年10月11日 · Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are primarily used to treat a condition called hydrocephalus. This condition occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collects in the …

The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical insertion of a drainage system, called a shunt. It consists of a long, flexible tube with a valve that keeps fluid from the brain …

2024年7月4日 · Brain shunt surgery, also known as ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery, is a medical procedure used to treat hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by the accumulation …

2024年8月30日 · Use this guide as a source of information in the days leading up to your surgery. Bring it with you on the day of your surgery. You and your care team will use it as you learn …

2024年9月30日 · Learn about brain shunt surgery for hydrocephalus, including types, procedure, risks, and alternatives. Discover how excess cerebrospinal fluid is managed.

2024年9月30日 · Brain shunts are essentially tiny plumbing systems designed to redirect excess CSF from the brain to other parts of the body where it can be safely absorbed. These …

2022年7月21日 · A brain shunt is a flexible tube the surgeon places inside one brain to drain this excess fluid. The other end of the tube is connected to another part of the body, which can …