Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

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; Ventriculo peritoneal Shunt; Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunts; Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts

Networked: 3271 relevant articles (123 outcomes, 149 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Therapy Context: Research Results

Operative Surgical Procedures: 34913
- Neurosurgical Procedures: 1572
  - Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts: 419
    - Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: 3271
- Surgical Anastomosis: 153
  - Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts: 419
    - Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: 3271

Experts

1.	Nanda, Anil: 12 articles (02/2017 - 07/2005)
2.	Wellons, John C: 10 articles (11/2021 - 03/2005)
3.	Nejat, Farideh: 10 articles (03/2021 - 11/2005)
4.	Kulkarni, Abhaya V: 9 articles (01/2022 - 12/2007)
5.	Bollam, Papireddy: 9 articles (02/2017 - 02/2009)
6.	Roth, Jonathan: 8 articles (12/2021 - 09/2007)
7.	Agrawal, Deepak: 8 articles (03/2021 - 05/2005)
8.	Constantini, Shlomi: 8 articles (01/2021 - 09/2007)
9.	Riva-Cambrin, Jay: 7 articles (11/2021 - 07/2011)
10.	Whitehead, William E: 7 articles (11/2021 - 08/2010)

Related Diseases

1.	Hydrocephalus (Hydrocephaly) 01/01/2020 - "Although ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS) remain the first-line option in most instances of pediatric hydrocephalus, the long-term efficacy of ventriculoatrial shunts (VAS) remains unknown. " 08/01/2004 - "However, the optimal post-operative resistance for different hydrocephalus types is unknown, and randomised clinical trials are needed to confirm improved outcome and reduced complication rate for the Sinushunt compared with traditional low resistance ventriculoperitoneal shunts. " 04/01/2017 - "The placement of ventricular shunts (ventriculoperitoneal shunt) has proven to be a safe treatment for hydrocephalus, but it is associated with a high complication rate leading to a lower quality of life and continued financial burden for patients, their families, and society as a whole. " 01/01/1978 - "A CT scan and vertebral angiogram demonstrated an ectatic basilar artery obstructing the posterior third ventricle; the resulting hydrocephalus was relieved by a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt and the patient's symptoms resolved completely." 11/01/2021 - "Symptomatic hydrocephalus is managed with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, lumboperitoneal shunt, or endoscopic third ventriculostomy as palliative procedures, providing significant improvement in performance scores in the limited survival time of patients with MM. Studies using novel therapeutic approaches, such as new biological or cytotoxic compounds, are ongoing. "
2.	Infections 11/01/2013 - "SILS is a safe and effective technique for ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement and can be accomplished with no higher risk of shunt infection and distal malfunction. " 01/01/2021 - "The authors explore that this method is simple, safe and effective, and it is an effective and feasible method for the treatment of infection after ventriculoperitoneal shunt." 01/01/2021 - "Clinical Evaluation a New Treatment for Infection After Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt." 04/01/2020 - "ES not only improved the survival and prognosis but also had the lowest risk of ventriculoperitoneal shunt and intracranial rebleeding or infection." 03/01/1991 - "In other patients, previous shunt infections may limit the ability of the peritoneum to absorb fluid, and patient response to a ventriculoperitoneal shunt may be improved by reducing CSF production. "
3.	Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus 08/01/2010 - "Low pressure valves with ventriculoperitoneal shunts have been proven to lead to good outcomes in the treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. " 09/01/2004 - "Patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus who show clinical improvement (in any symptom) after lumbar drainage are likely to show significant long-term improvement in memory after ventriculoperitoneal shunt." 10/01/2022 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate surgical outcomes of patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunt for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus, comparing patients showing objective improvement with patients improving only on subjective assessments. " 10/01/2022 - "Cerebrospinal fluid tap test is a common procedure to predict the efficacy of ventriculoperitoneal shunt for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. " 10/15/2018 - "Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is generally treated with ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS), with improved symptoms in the majority of patients. "
4.	Headache (Headaches) 02/01/2005 - "Placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt dramatically improved the symptoms of headache and blurred vision. " 01/13/2020 - "The headache was relieved by repeated lumbar punctures, and ventriculo-peritoneal shunt was performed. " 12/01/1991 - "Placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt relieved the patient's progressive headaches." 06/19/2018 - "The patient experienced persistent headaches despite surgery, gamma knife radiation and ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement; she was then enrolled in the ACCESS trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier, NCT01995734). " 09/12/2023 - "We report a case of a large abdominal pseudocyst detected on scintigraphy in a patient with a history of ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement who presented with headache and suspected shunt malfunction."
5.	Intracranial Hypertension 08/01/1995 - "A ventriculo-peritoneal shunt relieved the symptoms of intracranial hypertension. " 11/13/2023 - "Among them, 37 with syndromic CS, including 17 ventricular megaly patients, had an EI >0.3 (46.0%), and 4 of them had intracranial hypertension and needed ventriculoperitoneal shunt treatment before cranial vault remolding. " 04/01/2022 - "One patient developed intracranial hypertension after 3 months requiring ventriculoperitoneal shunt, which resolved PT as well. " 01/01/2020 - "An emergency lateral ventriculoperitoneal shunt was performed to relieve the clinical symptoms of intracranial hypertension. " 01/01/2019 - "Two patients (mean BMI = 52) with persistent postoperative CSF leaks and elevated intracranial pressure were successfully managed with ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
2.	Vancomycin
3.	Steroids
4.	Linezolid (Zyvox)
5.	Rifampin (Rifampicin)
6.	Streptomycin (Streptomycin Sulfate)
7.	Silver
8.	Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
9.	Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxon)
10.	Prednisone (Sone)

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1.	Therapeutics
2.	Ventriculostomy
3.	Catheters
4.	Radiotherapy
5.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)