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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
Alternate Names : Shunt - Ventriculoperitoneal, VP Shunt
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Expectations after Surgery
The outcome from the actual surgery is good. Hydrocephalus is often associated with other conditions such as spina bifida, brain tumor, meningitis, encephalitis or hemorrhage. These conditions would influence the patient's prognosis. The degree of hydrocephalus prior to surgery will also affect the outcome.
Support groups for families of children with hydrocephalus or a spina bifida are available in most areas.
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• Definition
• Overview & Description
• Indications
• Expectations after Surgery
• Convalescence & Recovery
• Risks
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Encephalitis
• Hydrocephalus
• Meningitis
• Myelomeningocele (Children)
• Primary Brain Tumor
Other Topics
• Drowsiness
• Fever
• Headache
• Intravenous
• Seizures
• Vital Signs
Review Date : 8/10/2003
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D, MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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