1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. What is ventriculoperitoneal shunt

What is ventriculoperitoneal shunt

The eco of my 2month baby shows PFO left to right shunt... Is there any concern.. All other reports are norm

290 Views v

PFO is present in 25-30 % baby born . So this wont do any problem now. Review echo once child become 4-5 year age. In PFO left to right shunt usually not present ... Read More

Hi Doctor, My uncle has undergone shunting due to TB Hydrocephalus. But his shunt had to be revised just after two months. Does it happen? Or would he have to keep undergoing shunt revision every 2-3 months? Please help me.

269 Views v

Blockage of shunt is common..... It's not necessary that every two or three months shunt revision is required.... Reason for blockade is important and the surgical technique and hand are important.... ... Read More

Hi, My daughter is 1 month 15 days old. Recently we went for normal checkup and doctor found murmur sound, after echo test we found the baby has a 2.5mm to 3mm PDA with left to right Shunt with gradient 48/17mmhg and the report impression says congenital heart decease. We are too much worried of what's happening. Pls advise. Attaching report for re

...

141 Views v

Ok.Diagnosis PDA with left to Right shunt.If not closed ,patient may need surgery.I need some more details before Final decision.Consult with me. ... Read More

Looking at the attached report, do you see any problem with the VP shunt? Please advise on what needs to be done

200 Views v

Discontinued VP shunt Consult neurosurgeon ... Read More

Hi, I would like to know does Dr. ashok hande consult new patient. My son has hydrocephalus and he is 1 year old. He is having programmable shunt. Please let me know. Thank you. Looking for piediatric Neurosurgon.

239 Views v

https://www.practo.com/navi-mumbai/doctor/dr-ashok-hande-neurosurgeon-2 ... Read More

Is the "IAS echo drop out with no shunt across" is normal in below 2d echo impressions? Also LVFS is 35% and LVEF is 65% . Is this normal? Impressions: NORMAL CHAMBER DIMENSIONS. NORMAL VALVES,INTACT SEPTAE,IAS ECHO DROP OUT WITH NO SHUNT ACROSS. NO RWMA AT REST NO VEG/PE ,THROMBOSIS. NO MR/PR/TR/AR. NORMAL RESTING LV FUNCTION EF - 65%.

403 Views v

If there is no shunt no need to do anything If symptoms then can do TEE ... Read More

Hello Sir I want to know that who much time it will take for a 4 month baby having this from birth undergone VP shunting for the treatment of hydrocephalus.Any other treatment is there for this condition

79 Views v

VP SHUNT HELPS BY CHANNELING BRAIN WATER INTO STOMACH OR PERITONEAL SAC IT IS USEFUL IF DONE EARLY IT MAY REQUIRE REVISION AS BABY GROWS IT IS BEST DONE BY NEUROSURGEON IT IS A MINOR PROCEDURE IN EX ... Read More

My father had a haemorrhagic stroke in right side 4months back following which he had craniectomy and 1 month after had his cranioplasty, 20 days after that he developed hydrocephalus and had to undergo VP shunt. It's been 20 days since and now he complained about right side abdominal tenderness, constipation, feeling full all the time, 2 days afte

...

32 Views v

Need more information ... Read More

Echocardiography shows, Mild TR Mid IAS thinned out. No left to right shunt. Is it a matter of concern?

278 Views v

Its no problem ... Read More

Hi Doctor, MY Wife had a PDA issue, we found that when we took a echo scan as a part of pregnancy test. The scan report output is " PDA of size 3mm noted with left to right shunt. No CA & CV dilatation. Good biventricular functions. IAS/INS Intact. No PAH. " Doctor told to consult a cardiologist after a year of delivery. My wife didn't have a

...

234 Views v

PDA in adult is not normal You need to evaluate and consult ... Read More

Hi i hope your doing well.i admitted my dad in one of the biggest hospital shri ramakrishna hospital as our uncle had an stroke which we prevented at time and nothing major happened 1 year back uncle had stroke on right side but few months back he had an frequent urge for urine plus he was bending down too much stopped walking and one leg was glued

...

23 Views v

The shunt will be helpful only when he has improvement in 3 days of lumbar puncture. So if he doesn't improve, there out to be other causes that's need to be evaluated. ... Read More

Hi everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for a good neurosurgeon in Mumbai with strong experience in handling critical cases. I’ve been advised that in my case of an arachnoid cyst, removal might not be possible, and as a last option the doctors are suggesting a shunt system. If anyone has personally consulted a neurosurgeon under similar circ

...

58 Views v

Dr. CE Deopujari Bombay hospital ... Read More

My mother has slight swelling where VP shunt is placed behind the ear. She does not have fever and her sensorium is normal, but it hurts when someone touches it. Is this something to worry about?

76 Views v

This can be sign of shunt failure.plz consult the neurosurgeon as soon as possible ... Read More

My son 1month and 20 days old has a small PDA L-R shunt of size 1.7mm. The echo test was conducted a day before. What are the options now. My son's Paediatrician says we have to wait till he turns 3 months old and then if the PDA doesn't close on its own he may opt for surgery. The Paediatrician didn't prescribe any medicine, hence the doubt.

834 Views v

U need to keep close watch and echo follow up ... Read More

Healthy Heart. Happy You.

Talk to expert cardiologists

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Recently Asked Questions

6MM ASD L-R SHUNT in late premature baby

145 Views
Hi, My baby was born at 33 weeks 4 days gestastional age. On day 2 she was diagnosed with Moderate 6MM A ...Read More

Medium 6MM ASD L-R SHUNT

41 Views
My daughter had a premature birth at 33+ gestational age. She was diagnosed with 6mm ASD on day 2. Now sh ...Read More

IAS heart Echo

116 Views
My echo report says thinned FO region but no definite shunt in TTE...what does this mean and is there pos ...Read More

Walking issues after NPH

60 Views
My dad was suffering from nph and got an TP shunt surgury done 20 days back and still faces walking issue ...Read More

8 mm ostium secondum asd with left to ri

71 Views
8 mm ostium secondum asd with left to right shunt in 6 month old boy. Kindly suggest any ayurvedic treatm ...Read More

Related Topics:

Types of cerebral shunts
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.