Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts


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.

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