Post Ventriculoperitoneal (vp) Shunts Hydrocephalus Symptoms
Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is surgery to relieve increased pressure inside the skull due to excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) on the brain (
This article primarily discusses shunt placement in children.
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Alternative Names
Shunt - ventriculoperitoneal; VP shunt; Shunt revision
Description
This procedure is done in the operating room under general anesthesia. It takes about 1 1/2 hours.
The child's hair behind the ear is shaved off. A surgical...
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