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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.
1 Σεπ 2018 · Highlights. •. Obstruction is the most common cause of ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) malfunction. •. Infection is the second most common cause of VPS malfunction, which is more common in children. •. Pseudocyst is a late complication of VPS, which may present as abdominal pain and a palpable mass. •.
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.
The predictors of shunt malfunction have been studied mostly in pediatric patients. In this study, we report our 11-year experience with VP shunts in adult patients with hydrocephalus. We also assess the various factors affecting shunt survival in a developing country setting.
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.
15 Φεβ 2023 · The gold standard and most common neurosurgical procedure used to manage hydrocephalus is ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery, while the other surgical alternatives include endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), ventriculopleural (VPL) shunt, and ventriculoatrial (VA) shunt [2, 3].
1 Ιουλ 2023 · VP shunt exposure is a rare but serious complication of surgical hydrocephalus treatment. However, the modern availability of potent antibiotics and improvements in diagnostic techniques might allow for a more conservative approach to resolving this issue, minimizing its impact on the patient's quality of life and reducing the need for ...
