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.

Anotace

coordinate with destination of the shunt (NIM); VENTRICULOPERITONEAL SHUNT is available

DUI

D002557 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0003909

Předchozí užití

Cerebral Ventricles (1966-1968); Hydrocephalus/surgery (1966-1968)

Historická pozn.

72(69)

Veřejná pozn.

72