Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts

Synonyms

Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt

Shunt, Cerebrospinal Fluid

Shunts, Cerebrospinal Fluid

Tubes inserted to create communication between a cerebral ventricle and the internal jugular vein. Their emplacement permits draining of cerebrospinal fluid for relief of hydrocephalus or other condition leading to fluid accumulation in the ventricles.