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Post-Op Care and Pumping of Shunt

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Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Post operative Information What is a Ventriculo-Peritoneal VP shunt? This is a device which diverts the fluid which surrounds the brain and spine CSF It consists of a series of tubes with a valve to control the rate of drainage and prevent back flow It is inserted under general anaesthetic The upper end is in the ventricle of the brain and the lower end

VP SHUNT Post-Op Care and Pumping of Shunt Indications To normalize intracranial pressure in patients with hydrocephalus by draining the appropriate amount of cerebrospinal fluid into the peritoneum, Key points Ventriculo-peritoneal VP shunt is used primarily for drainage of the CSF from the ventricles to an extracranial compartment, specifically the peritoneal cavity a large, vascular

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FollowingVA Shunt VP Shunt LP Shunt and 3rd Ventriculostomy wounD/suture care: You will probably be discharged with our sutures/staples still in place You may shower or bathe within 24 hours after surgery however do not get your incisions wet until 4 days after surgery, We recommend that you shower with someone in the bathroom to assist you, Wash, do not scrub your incision, Do not

Patient Instructions: Ventriculoperitoneal VP Shunt

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Hourly neuro-observations for 24 hours post-op Ensure parents have received education and written information about infection or blockage of shunt and on the care of their infant at home after discharge as this will enable parents to identify the signs of infection and malfunction of the shunt early, Shunt Characterisation The VP Shunts that are used are antibiotic impregnated Rifampicin and

Patient Discharge Instructions FollowingVA Shunt VP Shunt

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A ventriculoperitoneal VP shunt is a device used to drain extra cerebrospinal fluid CSF from the brain and to the peritoneal cavity located near your abdomen Extra CSF fluid can be caused by different conditions resulting in higher than normal pressure on the brain and hydrocephalus enlarged ventricles in the brain, A catheter is placed connecting the ventricles of the brain to the

Laparoscopic placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts: an

 · Of 818 patients who underwent cranial operations 28 3,4% had a VP shunt 4 of these 28 143% developed post-operative complications compared to 42 of 790 5,3% without a history of VP shunt In addition patients with a shunt were more likely to have longer cranial procedures, longer hospital stays, and more computed tomography scans during their craniotomy-associated admission,

Post ventriculoperitoneal shunt abdominal pseudocyst

 · VP shunt can be lifesaving, but the eventual outcome depends on the reason why the shunt was inserted, For benign disorders, most patients have a good outcome, However, for malignant tumors, the outcomes are usually poor; often these patients die from other causes unrelated to the shunt, The complication rates of VP shunts range from 2-20%, In addition, shunt revision is required in about 5-10

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VP Shunts and Post-Operative Complications Assessed

Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Post operative Information

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Abdominal pseudo cyst is a rare complication after VP Shunt and could result in shunt malfunction or abdominal symptoms and signs Whenever suspected it should be confirmed by imaging followed by open exploration and repositioning of the shunt Post ventriculoperitoneal shunt abdominal pseudocyst: Challenges posed in management Asian J Neurosurg Jan-Mar 2017;121:13-16 doi: 104103/1793

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 · VP shunt To help drain the extra CSF from your brain a VP shunt will be placed into your head The VP shunt works by taking the fluid out of your brain and moving it into your abdomen belly where it’s absorbed by your body This lowers the pressure and swelling in your brain

Ventriculoperitoneal VP Shunt or CSF Reservoir Insertion

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During the last two decades laparoscopy has been utilized to facilitate the placement of the abdominal portion of the shunt We describe a minimally invasive laparoscopic technique which facilitates the rapid safe and direct placement of the peritoneal component of the VPS, A side frontal ventricular catheter is placed through a small burr hole and connected to the valve at the postauricular

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications: A review

 · Shunt obstruction and infection continue to be common problems with VP shunts There have been cases reported in which adjustment of the shunt valve alone has allowed for complete resolution of post-shunt SDHs Especially in cases of NPH there may be a delicate balance between over-draining and under-draining such that a pressure that allows for relief of symptoms may at the same time