4 days ago · An NIH-supported clinical found evidence that shunt surgery may effectively improve mobility and balance in people with a type of fluid buildup in the brain.

A shunt is a flexible tube placed into the area of the brain called the ventricles, where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is accumulating. The purpose of the shunt is to remove the excess …

A shunt is a hollow tube surgically placed in the brain (or occasionally in the spine) to help drain cerebrospinal fluid and redirect it to another location in the body where it can be reabsorbed.

A shunt helps drain the built-up fluid to another part of the body, where it can be absorbed safely. People who have a shunt in place typically need it for the rest of their lives.

5 days ago · A cerebral shunt is a medical device designed to manage the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain, acting as a drainage system. It is most commonly used to treat …

Shunt surgery is a medical procedure that relieves fluid buildup by diverting excess cerebrospinal fluid to another part of the body.

4 days ago · A minimally invasive implantable shunt could be the next-generation treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus — and possibly more.

Nov 19, 2025 · A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a specialized medical device used to treat conditions involving excessive fluid buildup around the brain. The shunt system is a thin, …

Dec 31, 2023 · Shunt placement is usually successful in reducing pressure in the brain. But if hydrocephalus is related to other conditions, such as spina bifida, brain tumor, meningitis, …

May 4, 2023 · A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a narrow plastic tube that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid into your abdomen (belly). Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protects your brain by …