Shunt Procedures in Neurosurgery
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What component of the shunt system is responsible for regulating pressure?

  • Proximal catheter
  • Distal catheter
  • Pressure valve (correct)
  • Reservoir
  • What is the purpose of the reservoir in the shunt system?

  • To filter out debris
  • To store excess CSF (correct)
  • To regulate pressure
  • To connect the proximal and distal catheters
  • What is the primary purpose of a ventricular shunt procedure?

  • To remove a tumor from the brain
  • To strengthen the membrane surrounding the brain
  • To place a stent within the aqueduct to maintain its patency
  • To drain excess CSF from the ventricles to the abdominal cavity (correct)
  • What is the most common complication of CSF shunts?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the proximal catheter in the shunt system?

    <p>To insert into the ventricles of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the distal catheter in the shunt system?

    <p>To drain CSF into the abdominal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a stent in a ventricular shunt procedure?

    <p>To maintain the patency of the aqueduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the shunt system?

    <p>To drain excess CSF from the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the component of a shunt system that is placed in the ventricles?

    <p>Membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a membrane in a ventricular shunt procedure?

    <p>To drain excess CSF from the ventricles to the abdominal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of shunt systems are available in addition to traditional ones?

    <p>Programmable (adjustable)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shunt procedure is the most commonly used?

    <p>Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a shunt system?

    <p>To drain excess cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of programmable shunt systems?

    <p>They can be adjusted after implantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using programmable shunt systems?

    <p>They allow for more precise control of cerebrospinal fluid flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Shunt Systems

    • There are programmable (adjustable) shunt systems available.

    Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunt

    • It is the most commonly used CSF diversion shunt.
    • The shunt system consists of:
      • Proximal catheter
      • Distal catheter
      • Reservoir
      • Pressure valve
    • Used to divert CSF flow away from the brain and relieve pressure caused by:
      • Membrane obstruction
      • Web obstruction
      • Tumor obstruction
    • Stent placement in the aqueduct can be used to maintain its patency.

    Complications of CSF Shunts

    • Infection is the most common complication of CSF shunts.

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    Description

    This quiz covers different types of shunt procedures, including ventriculo-peritoneal shunt, used in neurosurgery to treat conditions such as hydrocephalus.

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