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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.
In this paper, we review the indications, complications, and pitfalls associated with ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts. As most VP shunt problems initially present to the emergency department, it is important for emergency physicians to be well-versed in managing them.
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17 Ιουλ 2024 · VP shunt anatomy: ventricular catheter inserted into lateral ventricles, drains into the peritoneal cavity via tubing under the skin. Shunt malfunction: blockage, disconnection, or infection are common causes of acute presentations with symptoms of hydrocephalus or meningism.
A VP shunt is a soft, flexible tube (about 3mm in diameter) which is inserted into a lateral ventricle. It acts as a drainpipe, to give the CSF a way to flow out of the ventricles. The tube is connected to a valve, which regulates the flow of CSF.
Ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts are provided to transfer cerebrospinal fluid from the cerebral ventricle into the right atrium of the heart. A single center experience of indications, procedure, and clinical outcomes in VA shunt was presented in current study.
To help drain the extra CSF from the brain, a VP shunt is inserted into the head. The shunt takes the fluid out of the brain and moves it into the abdomen, where it is absorbed by the body.
