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Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery has a long history and is one of the most established neurosurgeries. The purpose of VP shunt surgery is to divert an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the cerebral ventricles to the abdominal cavity.
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts in the Emergency Department: A Review
The manometer from a lumbar puncture kit may be used to...
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A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a cerebral shunt that...
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts in the Emergency Department: A Review
12 Φεβ 2022 · Surrounding intra-abdominal organs, omentum, and pseudocysts can also compress the distal portion. Another well-known shunt complication is overshunting, also known as over-drainage. If minor, this can result in postural headaches; however, if sudden, can precipitate herniation.
The manometer from a lumbar puncture kit may be used to measure shunt pressure. The manometer is held next to the ear when the pressures are read, with the patient positioned in a lateral decubitus position.
23 Αυγ 2023 · A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a cerebral shunt that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) when there is an obstruction in the normal outflow or there is a decreased absorption of the fluid. Cerebral shunts are used to treat hydrocephalus.
1 Ιουλ 2024 · Methods. Our protocol consists of physical therapy and occupational therapy practitioners administering validated tests of gait, balance, and cognition before and after lumbar drain placement. Specific tests include: Timed “Up & Go”, Tinetti Gait and Balance Assessment, Berg Balance Scale, Mini Mental Status Exam, Trail Making Test Part B ...
30 Αυγ 2024 · About your VP shunt surgery. Your VP shunt surgery will take place in the operating room while you’re asleep. The surgery will take about 1 hour. Once you’re asleep, the doctor will shave off some hair near the area where they will make the incision (surgical cut) on your head. Your entire head won’t be shaved.
Ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VPS) is a mainstay of hydrocephalus therapy, but carries a significant risk of device malfunctioning.