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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.
30 Αυγ 2024 · A VP shunt will be placed into your head to help drain the extra CSF from your brain. The VP shunt works by taking the fluid out of your brain and moving it into your abdomen (belly), where it’s absorbed by your body.
There are three main types of ventricular shunt used: • Ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt - CSF is drained into the abdominal cavity where it is taken back into the bloodstream. • Ventriculo-atrial (VA) shunt - CSF is drained directly into one of the blood vessels going to the heart.
11 Οκτ 2017 · Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are primarily used to treat a condition called hydrocephalus. This condition occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collects in the brain’s ventricles....
5 Μαΐ 2023 · Most importantly, VP shunts treat hydrocephalus well. They relieve the pressure on the brain, reducing the risk of damage from the pressure. Find out what you need to know about VP...
27 Ιουλ 2023 · A VP shunt is an important intervention used for serious situations that produce pressure on the brain. If you have a VP shunt or need a VP shunt, you need to maintain your medical follow-up to avoid complications so that you will recover as fully as possible.
8 Ιαν 2019 · A ventriculoperitoneal shunt is an effective way to treat the symptoms of hydrocephalus. When fitted, a ventriculoperitoneal shunt successfully drains CSF and reduces brain pressure for most...
