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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Summary

Description: 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)

Also Known As: Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunt; Shunt, Ventriculo-peritoneal; Shunt, Ventriculoperitoneal; Shunts, Ventriculo-peritoneal; Shunts, Ventriculoperitoneal Show All >>

Networked: 1385 relevant articles (50 outcomes, 48 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt is Relevant

  1. Hydrocephalus (Hydrocephaly) : 18 outcomes 24 studies in 561 results
  2. Infection : 5 outcomes 11 studies in 177 results
  3. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus : 4 outcomes 6 studies in 37 results
  4. Headache (Headaches) : 4 outcomes in 19 results
  5. Meningitis : 2 outcomes 1 study in 63 results
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Drugs Related to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

  1. Vancomycin
  2. linezolid (Zyvox)
  3. Prednisone (Sone)
  4. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
  5. Steroids
  6. Methylprednisolone
  7. Streptomycin (Streptomycin Sulfate)
  8. Cobalt
  9. Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
  10. Antihypertensive Agents (Antihypertensives)
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Therapies Related to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

  1. Craniotomy
  2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  3. Ventriculostomy
  4. Decompression
  5. Gastrostomy
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