What is a shortcut valve?

Shunt valve is part of the ventriculoperitoneal (VP) short circuit used in the treatment of diseases such as hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a state involving abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), clear fluid that circulates around the brain and spinal cord, inside the skull. Increased amounts of fluid in tight restrictions of the skull can increase pressure inside the head and cause brain compression. Location of a short circuit of VP is usually necessary to release this pressure by draining excess fluid in the brain down to other places of the body. The presence of short -circuit valve allows the control of the amount of CSF diverted from the brain.

neurosurgeons are doctors who usually perform surgery in the brain. Pediatric neurosurgeons are mostly those who work in child cases, for example in children with congenital hydrocephalus. Congenial hydrocephalus is often seen during birth and affected children often appear with an enlarged head. This may be due to infections obtained by the mother during pregnancy.

neurosurgeon often works on the brain to place a short circuit consisting of a short -circuit valve and two thin pipes or catheters. One of the flexible tubes is implanted in the patient's brain and the other is either placed in the heart of the heart, abdominal cavity or in the spaces around the lungs. The patient's ear is usually placed a short -circuit valve that is connected to both tubes. Since the fluid in the brain still accumulates, it increases the pressure inside. The valve then opens to release the excess liquid to the second place.

There are two types of the most commonly used Hydrocephalus valves. One of them is the adjustable pressure valve and the other is a short -circuit valve with fixed pressure. Adjustable type allows you to modify the pressure setting of WIPPRECE for further surgery. With a fixed pressure with a fixed pressure, the pressure setting is set by a neurosurgeon during a short circuit implant.

neurosurgeonRe, which type of zhunt valve depending on the type of hydrocephalus and general health of the patient. These zhunt valves have been designed to regulate the CSF flow and prevent excessive drainage or insufficient levy. When the fluid is excessive excessive, the patient may feel several symptoms such as headache that stands at standing, nausea and vomiting, double vision and drowsiness. On the other hand, if the excess of the CSF is insufficient, the brain will not relieve compression and the patient will have periodic headache, reduced mental function, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting.