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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: 1927 relevant articles (67 outcomes, 81 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt is Relevant

  1. Hydrocephalus (Hydrocephaly) : 28 outcomes 41 studies in 811 results
  2. Infection : 6 outcomes 17 studies in 255 results
  3. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus : 4 outcomes 10 studies in 55 results
  4. Headache (Headaches) : 3 outcomes in 29 results
  5. Cysts : 2 outcomes 2 studies in 66 results
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Drugs Related to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

  1. Vancomycin
  2. linezolid (Zyvox)
  3. Steroids
  4. Streptomycin (Streptomycin Sulfate)
  5. Silver
  6. Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxon)
  7. Prednisone (Sone)
  8. Polypropylenes (Polypropylene)
  9. Polymers
  10. Polyethylene Glycols (Polyethylene Glycol)
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Therapies Related to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

  1. Catheters
  2. Ventriculostomy
  3. Craniotomy
  4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  5. Hormone Replacement Therapy (Therapy, Hormone Replacement)
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