Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

• A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a medical
  device that relieves the brain from pressure
  caused due to accumulation of fluid.
  Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is a surgical
  procedure that uses a VP shunt to primarily treat
  a condition called hydrocephalus. This condition
  occurs when the brains ventricles are
  excessively accumulated with cerebrospinal fluid
  (CSF).
• When the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid is
  disturbed, the buildup of this fluid creates
  pressure on the brains tissues, which is so
  harmful it can lead to brain damage. Doctors
  surgically place VP shunts inside one of the
  ventricles of the brain to divert this fluid away
  from it and restore normal flow by absorption of
  the fluid. It is performed for both diagnostic
  reasons and therapeutic reasons.

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Indication

• Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is recommended
  for those who suffer from hydrocephalus. Anyone
  can develop hydrocephalus but it is most likely
  to occur in babies and older adults. To confirm
  the diagnosis of hydrocephalus imaging tests
  should be done by a doctor. If you suffer from
  any of the following symptoms of hydrocephalus
  then you may need ventriculoperitoneal shunting
• If you experience headaches, seizures,
  irritability, excessive sleepiness, incontinence,
  poor appetite, regression, memory loss, poor
  coordination or impaired vision.
• If you have cysts, tumors, or inflammation in the
  brain which can cause blockages and impede normal
  flow of cerebrospinal fluid.

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During Procedure

• The medical team will perform the surgery in
  sterile conditions under general anaesthesia. The
  operation usually takes less than an hour. It
  involves the following steps
• A small incision will be made in the scalp. A
  small hole will then be drilled in the skull.
• A tiny opening will be made in the protective
  coverings of the brain. These openings
  accommodate a tube called the catheter which
  passes into a ventricle in the brain.
• The end of the catheters will be tunnelled under
  the skin and carefully placed in the appropriate
  receiving cavity usually in the abdomen.
• The doctor will then make two or three small
  incisions usually above or behind the ear to
  place the shunt valve. This valve connects to
  both catheters. The valve opens when extra
  pressure builds up in the brain allowing the
  excess fluid to drain through the catheter into
  the belly or chest area.
• You will be taken from the operating room to a
  recovering area and then moved to a hospital room

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Pre Procedure

• If the procedure is not an emergency and it is a
  planned surgery then there are a few
  pre-procedures you need to follow before
  undergoing this treatment. In order to help
  prevent infection, you may be asked to shave some
  of the hair on your head and wash head and body
  with specially prescribed soap and shampoo.
  Intake medicines and tablets that your doctor
  prescribed with a sip of water before the
  surgery.
• It is very important to inform your health care
  provider about any medicines, supplements,
  vitamins, or herbs you are taking. Follow the
  instructions about limited eating or drinking as
  provided by your doctor. Your medical team will
  cover you with sterile linen to maintain a
  sterile environment throughout the treatment.

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More info

• Infection of the shunt is most common within the
  first few weeks of a shunt placement. Follow the
  instructions of your health care provider on how
  to take care of the shunt at home. This may
  include taking medicine to prevent infection.
• The shunt may stop working at one point.
  Therefore regular checkup is important. For
  children, the shunt may need to be repositioned
  as they grow older.
• The cost of the shunt surgery can approximately
  vary from 1 lakh to 3 lakhs depending on the
  hospital facilities and the required shunt chosen
  by doctor.

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