Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

A Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP Shunt) is a procedure performed to divert excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to the abdomen. It can be used to treat communicating and non communicating hydrocephalus.

During this surgical procedure, a small drainage tube is implanted to relieve the pressure of hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a condition that develops when excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up within the ventricles of the brain.