Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Replacement – A Complete Guide to Procedure, Indications, and Recovery

The image shows a diagram of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt replacement procedure

A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a medical device used to treat hydrocephalus, a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates in the brain’s ventricles, increasing pressure inside the skull. Left untreated, this pressure can lead to headaches, nausea, balance issues, visual disturbances, cognitive decline, and other neurological problems. The VP shunt system diverts excess CSF … Read more