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What component of the shunt system is responsible for regulating pressure?
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?
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?
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?
What is the most common complication of CSF shunts?
What is the role of the proximal catheter in the shunt system?
What is the role of the proximal catheter in the shunt system?
What is the primary function of the distal catheter in the shunt system?
What is the primary function of the distal catheter in the shunt system?
What is the role of a stent in a ventricular shunt procedure?
What is the role of a stent in a ventricular shunt procedure?
What is the main purpose of the shunt system?
What is the main purpose of the shunt system?
What is the component of a shunt system that is placed in the ventricles?
What is the component of a shunt system that is placed in the ventricles?
What is the purpose of a membrane in a ventricular shunt procedure?
What is the purpose of a membrane in a ventricular shunt procedure?
What type of shunt systems are available in addition to traditional ones?
What type of shunt systems are available in addition to traditional ones?
Which shunt procedure is the most commonly used?
Which shunt procedure is the most commonly used?
What is the primary purpose of a shunt system?
What is the primary purpose of a shunt system?
What is a characteristic of programmable shunt systems?
What is a characteristic of programmable shunt systems?
What is the benefit of using programmable shunt systems?
What is the benefit of using programmable shunt systems?
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.
