The ventricular peritoneal shunt is a medical device that helps to relieve pressure in the brain caused by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulation. There are many reasons for excess fluid accumulation, such as overproduction of CSF, blockage preventing the fluid flow, and poor absorption of CSF by the blood vessels.
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts
A medical device that mitigates pressure on the brain caused by fluid accumulation is called a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Read the article to know more.
Brain Shunt - Procedure, Requirements, Types of Shunts, and Their Working Mechanism
The shunt is a device in the brain to regulate the excess amount of cerebrospinal fluid by draining it into another part of the body, preventing brain damage.
