Cerebral shunt
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cerebral-shunt-310-1002912
title:
Cerebral shunt
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A cerebral shunt is a device permanently implanted inside the head and body to drain excess fluid away from the brain. They are commonly used to treat hydrocephalus, the swelling of the brain due to excess buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). If left unchecked, the excess CSF can lead to an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP), which can cause intracranial hematoma, cerebral edema, crushed brain tissue or herniation. The drainage provided by a shunt can alleviate or prevent these problems in
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Surgical implant to treat hydrocephalus
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_shunt
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2023-12-03T03:32:33Z
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