Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt [ventrikuloperitoneální zkrat]

topical
69
Terms

ventrikuloperitoneální shunt

 

Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunt

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Definition

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)

Annotation
ventriculo- refers to cerebral ventricles; a type of csf shunt
DUI
D017287 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0026241
Previous indexing
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts (1969-1992)
History note
93
Public note
93

E Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
E04.035.188.850 Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt 69
E04.035.188.957 Ventriculostomy 51
E04.525.170.850 Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt 69
E04.525.170.860 Ventriculostomy 51