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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.

	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)
	Ventriculostomy - Surgical creation of an opening in a cerebral ventricle.

Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts Medical Definitions and Terms

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