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

Operative Surgical Procedures: 35827
- Neurosurgical Procedures: 1624
  - Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts: 430
    - Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: 3354
- Surgical Anastomosis: 155
  - Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts: 430
    - Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: 3354

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