Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
| Medical Definition: |
Tubes inserted to create communication between a cerebral ventricle and the internal jugular vein. Their emplacement permits draining of cerebrospinal fluid for relief of hydrocephalus or other condition leading to fluid accumulation in the ventricles. |
| Guide Notes: |
do not use /util except by MeSH definition; NIM destination of shunt; VENTRICULOPERITONEAL SHUNT is available |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cerebral Ventricles (1966-1968),Hydrocephalus/surgery (1966-1968) |
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts Categories.
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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - Surgical creation of a communication between a cerebral ventricle and the peritoneum by means of a plastic tube to permit drainage of cerebrospinal fluid for relief of hydrocephalus. (From Dorland, 28th ed) |
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Ventriculostomy - Surgical creation of an opening in a cerebral ventricle. |
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